China Says ‘Welcomes’ Formation of Interim Government in Bangladesh

Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus (R) takes the oath of office to lead Bangladesh's interim government as its chief adviser, days after a student-led uprising ended the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka on August 8, 2024. MUNIR UZ ZAMAN / AFP

China said Friday it “welcomes” the formation of a new interim government in Bangladesh, promising to work with the country “to promote exchange and cooperation”.

“China has noted the establishment of an interim government of Bangladesh and welcomes this,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said in a statement.

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