Dhaka, July 11 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reaffirmed Beijing's commitment to being a trustworthy friend, neighbour, and partner of Bangladesh, as both countries mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

Wang made the remarks during a meeting with Foreign Adviser to Bangladesh's Interim Government, Md Touhid Hossain, on the sidelines of 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday.

According to a Chinese news portal, Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, expressed China's support for Bangladesh in holding a smooth general election and pursuing a development path tailored to its national context.

Wang emphasised that China's partnership wit...