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Bangladesh on Thursday warmly welcomed a recent statement by the Chinese government expressing its wish for a smooth general election in the country, reaffirming that the election is Bangladesh’s internal affair.
In a press statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Bangladesh deeply values the cordial and friendly relations between the two countries, which have been further strengthened under the interim government, UNB reports.
Bangladesh also strongly reaffirmed its firm commitment to the “One China Principle,” the ministry said, underscoring Dhaka’s long-standing and principled position on the issue.
Earlier, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said the general election, scheduled for February 12 next year, is Bangladesh’s internal affair and reiterated China’s position of "non-interference" in other countries’ internal issues.
Responding to a question at a regular media briefing in Beijing, he said China upholds the principle of "non-interference" in other countries’ internal affairs.
"We are confident that the interim government and people of Bangladesh are capable of handling their own affairs well and pursuing a development path suited to their national conditions," the Chinese spokesperson said.
He expressed hope that Bangladesh would hold a smooth general election and advance the country’s political agenda in an orderly manner.