"Our bilateral economic and trade ties show strong resilience during the pandemic. China-Bangladesh economic and trade cooperation shall play a role in boosting the recovery of both countries for our common interest," Li said in Dhaka at a media briefing session titled ‘Spring Dialogue with China’.

Thanks to the BRI, he said, people in Bangladesh saw progress in several mega projects last year, such as bridges, tunnels, sewage treatment plants and wind power projects, according to an official Chinese news outlet.

China will keep its commitment to pursuing high-quality development as well as reform and opening up, and promoting ecological conservation, added Li.

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