Dhaka, June 13 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Friday said the new democratic government remained firmly committed to further deepening and strengthening Bangladesh-China bilateral relations based on mutual respect, sovereignty, equality, and a shared partnership for peace and prosperity.

Speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration of Bangladesh Day at the 10th China-South Asia Expo in Kunming, the capital of China's Yunnan province, he said the government was sincerely working on building a sustainable relationship that would deliver tangible and direct benefits to the people of both countries.

"The record participation of Bangladeshi companies in this year's expo reflects our commitment to expanding bilateral econ...