Prime Minister Rahman concludes China visit after signing 17 MoUs

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has concluded his four-day official visit to China, departing from Beijing for Dhaka on Tuesday afternoon. The visit culminated in a series of high-level meetings, investment engagements, and the signing of 17 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening bilateral ties.

During his stay, Rahman held discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People. Their talks centered on key areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment, infrastructure development, and connectivity. The agreements signed cover various sectors, reflecting a commitment to deepening cooperation between Bangladesh and China.

Rahman's delegation, including his wife Dr. Zubaida Rahman, departed from Beijing Daxing International Airport at 5:15 PM local time. They were seen off by Yue Xiaoyong, the Special Envoy of the Chinese President, along with other senior Chinese government officials and Communist Party leaders. The prime minister and his wife walked a red carpet before boarding their China Southern Airlines flight.

A contingent of the Chinese Armed Forces presented a guard of honor to Prime Minister Rahman as he departed. The flight was scheduled to arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at 8:15 PM Bangladesh time. The visit included a tour of the Museum of the Communist Party of China (CPC) prior to his meeting with President Xi Jinping.