Hainan (China), March 27 -- China and Bangladesh on Thursday agreed to deepen their relationship with full support from Beijing to the interim government led by Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus.

"President Xi Jinping attaches tremendous importance to your visit," Chinese Executive Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang told Dr Yunus, adding that China hopes Bangladesh would prosper and grow under his leadership.

President Xi and Dr Yunus are scheduled to hold bilateral talks at Great Hall of China in the Chinese capital city on Friday.

The executive vice-premier said his country would fund modernisation efforts of the Mongla Port and the Dasherkandi Sewage project.

The two countries also agreed to boost investment, trade and cultural ties, peopl...