Chinese FM spokesperson's remarks on Bangladesh forming interim government

BEIJING, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) -- China has noted that Bangladesh has formed an interim government and welcomes it, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday.

The spokesperson made the remarks in response to the query that an interim government for Bangladesh was sworn in on August 8, with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus serving as chief adviser.

The spokesperson pointed out that China strictly follows the principle of non-interference in other countries' internal affairs.

"We respect Bangladesh's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity and the development path independently chosen by the Bangladeshi people. We stand firmly by our policy of good neighborliness and friendship with all people of Bangladesh," said the spokesperson.

Noting the friendship between China and Bangladesh runs long and deep, the spokesperson said that China values its relations with Bangladesh, and stands ready to work with Bangladesh to promote bilateral exchanges and cooperation in various areas and further advance the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.