On the Regular Press Conference on October 31, 2023, journalist from Hubei Media Group asked, "It is reported that the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in Bangladesh, contracted to and constructed by Chinese companies, has officially been inaugurated. This is yet another good outcome of Belt and Road cooperation between China and Bangladesh. Would you like to comment on this?"

Wang Wenbin, spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry answered as follows: 

We congratulate Bangladesh on the inauguration of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel. It is the first underwater tunnel in South Asia and will further enhance connectivity between Bangladesh and neighboring countries. This is another vivid example of how Belt and Road cooperation benefits partner countries and promotes common development. We believe that this tunnel and other projects like the Dasherkandi Sewage Treatment Plant will contribute to the economic and social development of Bangladesh and the well-being of the people.

Not long ago, China successfully held the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. President Xi Jinping announced eight major steps China will take to support joint pursuit of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation in his keynote speech. The forum achieved 458 outcomes. China will work with partner countries, take implementing the outcomes of the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation as an opportunity to usher in a new stage of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. By doing so, we can contribute even more to the common effort of global modernization featuring peaceful development, mutually beneficial cooperation and prosperity for all.