Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Wednesday said the general election in Bangladesh is an internal affair of Bangladesh and China has always adhered to the principle of non-interference in other countries' internal affairs.

"It's believed that Bangladesh will be able to hold the general election smoothly," he said during his meeting with BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, stressing that China stands ready to deepen exchanges and cooperation with the BNP and promote Bangladesh-China friendship to new heights.

The two sides exchanged in-depth views on different issues including China-Bangladesh relations, party-to-party cooperation and etc.

Ambassador Yao once again expressed deep condolences on the passing of Begum Khaleda Zia, Chairperson of BNP and former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, stated that China and Bangladesh are Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partners.

Since the establishment of diplomatic ties, the Ambassador said the two countries have always respected each other, treated each other as equals, and pursued win-win cooperation, setting a model for relations between countries.

The Communist Party of China and the BNP have long maintained close and friendly relations, he said.

Tarique Rahman reaffirmed his commitment to the one-China principle and expressed the gratitude for the long-term support offered by China for the development of Bangladesh, stating that China is a trustworthy friend and a good partner of Bangladesh, said the Chinese Embassy in Dhaka.

BNP is committed to enhancing friendship between the two parties and countries, so as to bring more benefits to the people of both nations, he said.