On April 21, 2026, Vice President Han Zheng met in Beijing with a high-ranking cadre delegation of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led by Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Secretary General of the BNP and Minister of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives.

Han Zheng stated that China and Bangladesh are friendly neighbors with mutual understanding and deep ties. China congratulates Bangladesh on the smooth and successful conclusion of its general election, and stands ready to work with Bangladesh, guided by the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, to carry forward the traditional friendship, deepen political mutual trust, strengthen cooperation in areas such as jointly building the Belt and Road Initiative, and advance the China-Bangladesh comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership. The Communist Party of China is willing to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with the BNP.

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir stated that China is a trustworthy friend and partner of Bangladesh. The new government will adhere to the one-China principle and the tradition of friendship with China, and looks forward to strengthening high-level exchanges and mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields with China to elevate Bangladesh-China relations to a new level. The BNP will remain committed to enhancing friendship between the two parties and the two countries.