DHAKA: The Tariq Rahman-led Bangladesh government has sought China’s “participation and support” for the Teesta restoration project, a move that threatens to strain New Delhi-Dhaka ties as China pushes India to work towards implementing the 2011 Teesta water-sharing treaty that was blocked by outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Dhaka is demanding a greater share in Teesta waters under the agreement – which is pending due to several reasons, including lack of coordination between the Center and Bengal. Many in Bangladesh hope that the BJP, which is at the centre, will soon form the government in Bengal, giving an opportunity to revisit the pact. China supports the new government of Bangladesh in maintaining unity and stability, reviving economic growth and improving the well-being of the people, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said after meeting with his Bangladeshi counterpart Khalilur Rahman here on Wednesday. The two sides discussed issues related to the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project – a major initiative of Dhaka to dredge, embank and manage the river that flows through Sikkim and Bengal in India before entering Bangladesh – primarily for flood control and irrigation, government officials said. Without saying specifics, Wang only said that China is willing to continue to provide support and assistance to Bangladesh to the best of its ability. He said China is willing to promote the alignment of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation with Bangladesh’s national development strategies, and deepen cooperation in traditional areas such as economy, trade, investment, infrastructure, water conservation and people-to-people exchanges. Wang said China is also considering expanding cooperation in emerging industries such as green development and digital economy. Khalilur said that China has always been a reliable and indispensable friend and partner of Bangladesh.