Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Liu Jianchao is now visiting Bangladesh to discuss issues of mutual interest between Bangladesh and China, reports UNB.
He arrived in Dhaka on Saturday on a four-day official visit, a senior official at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told the news agency.
The Chinese minister will meet President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud, said the official.
His meeting with the president will be held tomorrow (Tuesday) while meetings with the prime minister and the foreign minister are scheduled to be held separately on today (Monday).
The trip is seen as part of regular exchanges of high-level visits, but the forthcoming visit of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to China is likely to be discussed, MoFA sources said.
PM Hasina's visit to China in the second week of July was underscored during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen, who reiterated China's commitment to boosting investment in Bangladesh and enhancing bilateral relations.
Ambassador Yao emphasised the significance of the visit in promoting trade, investment, and cultural exchange, aligning with Bangladesh's aspirations for "Vision 2041" and the realisation of a "Smart Bangladesh."
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