Bangladesh and China are set to sign 15 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) covering a range of areas of cooperation following bilateral talks between Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on Thursday.
The two prime ministers are scheduled to meet at 5:00pm local time (3:00pm Bangladesh time) at the Great Hall of the People. The agreements will be signed in the presence of the two leaders after the meeting.
“We expect these agreements to serve as important catalysts in further strengthening China-Bangladesh relations,” Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) spokesman Mahdi Amin told a press conference in Beijing.
Following the talks, Premier Li will host a state banquet in honour of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and the accompanying Bangladesh delegation.
Amin also said Tarique Rahman is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People at 10:30am local time (8:30am Bangladesh time) on Friday.
During the meetings with the Chinese leadership, the prime minister will raise a range of issues concerning Bangladesh’s national interests, the PMO spokesman said.
“At the same time, we hope these discussions will produce positive outcomes that will further consolidate the development and progress of the people of Bangladesh,” Amin added.
