Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- China has congratulated the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) after its sweeping victory in the 13th parliamentary elections, taking note of what it described as a steady and smooth general election in Bangladesh.

In a statement issued on Friday, a Chinese government spokesperson said China, calling itself a traditional friend and neighbour of Bangladesh, stood ready to advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and deepen the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries.

Meanwhile, the Chinese Embassy in Dhaka also congratulated the people of Bangladesh on the successful conduct of the 13th National Parliamentary Election and expressed readiness to work with the new BNP government.

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