DHAKA, July 4 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh donated anti-dengue supplies to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) of Bangladesh here Thursday.

Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of the Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh Liu Yuyin attended the event alongside Md. Sayedur Rahman, special assistant of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and Md. Abu Jafor, director general of DGHS.

In his remarks, Liu stated that China and Bangladesh are good neighbors, good friends and good partners. The donation of anti-dengue supplies is a concrete step in implementing the important consensus reached by the leaders of both countries.

He said China will continue supporting Bangladesh's healthcare development, further enriching the bilateral relationship and contributing to a community of shared future for global health.

Md. Sayedur Rahman expressed that China has always been a trustworthy development partner for Bangladesh.

He extended gratitude to the Chinese government for its long-term assistance and support, noting that the anti-dengue supplies will effectively alleviate the country's epidemic pressure. It's hoped the two sides would deepen cooperation in health and other fields to benefit more people.

Bangladesh has witnessed a significant spike in dengue cases in June, with over 11,000 cases and 44 deaths registered so far this year. ■