She mentioned that all polls conducted at various levels during her five years in power were fair and impartial, and she assured that the upcoming poll would continue this trend. The Prime Minister made these comments during a visit to the office of the Senior Minister of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the United Kingdom, Sayeeda Warsi. After the meeting, the PM's Press Secretary briefed the press, stating that the two leaders discussed matters of mutual interest. Sheikh Hasina expressed satisfaction with the historical ties and partnership between Bangladesh and the UK, and she hoped that this relationship would strengthen over time. She also remembered the support received from the British people and the government during the 1971 War of Liberation. Additionally, a delegation led by China's Policy Advisor for Asian Affairs met with the Prime Minister, during which she reiterated Bangladesh's stance on the One China Policy and sought increased Chinese investment in various sectors. Hasina emphasized the importance of regional connectivity for boosting trade and commerce between the two nations, as well as the need to reduce the trade deficit. Various officials including Ambassador-At-Large M Ziauddin, Principal Secretary Shaikh Md Wahid-Uz-Zaman, and PMO secretary Mollah Waheeduzzaman were present at the meeting. Later in the day, Warsi also met with Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury.