Dhaka, July 1 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has described Bangladesh's diplomatic relationship with every other country as "unique".

Addressing reporters at the foreign ministry on Wednesday, Shama said they aim to protect the country's interest through good relations with other nations.

She was responding to a question about the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson's recent comments on India's "concerns" over the Teesta River barrage project.

"Bangladesh's statement is that our relations with all countries are 'unique'. There will be relations with China; there will be relations with all countries," said Shama.

"And I don't think that if our relation with one country is good, it does not mean our ties with ...