Dhaka:Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Liu Haixing arrived in Dhaka on Tuesday night for a three-day visit to Bangladesh. His visit includes meetings with high-ranking officials and participation in significant political dialogues focused on strengthening Bangladesh-China relations.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Liu's itinerary includes meetings with President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Additionally, he will engage in a political dialogue and partake in various programs aimed at bolstering ties between Bangladesh and China.
Upon his arrival at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 1100 pm on Tuesday via an Emirates Airlines flight, Liu was welcomed by several prominent figures, including BNP Standing Committee Member Ismail Zabiullah and BNP Vice Chairman Altaf Hossain Chowdhury, among others. His visit commenced on Wednesday morning with a tribute at the mausoleums of notable Bangladeshi leaders in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar.
Liu's schedule for Wednesday includes a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Bangladesh Secretariat, accompanied by a Chinese delegation featuring Dr. Liu Yuyin, Peng Xiubin, and other officials. Following this, he is set to meet with the President at Bangabhaban and attend a luncheon hosted by the President.
In the afternoon, Liu will participate in a roundtable discussion titled 'Where History Illuminates the Future China-Bangladesh Political Parties Plus' at Hotel InterContinental, where he will also inaugurate the Bangladesh-China Centre for Party and State Governance Studies. His day concludes with visits to the Bangladesh National Museum and other sites, followed by a dinner at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel.
On Thursday, the final day of his visit, Liu will attend a livelihood support distribution program and a breakfast meeting with Foreign Affairs State Minister Humaiun Kobir before departing Dhaka at 1250 pm.