Muhammad Yunus, the head of Bangladesh’s transitional government, will visit China on March 26 for the first time since taking office. He is set to meet President Xi Jinping and speak at the Boao Forum for Asia. The visit aims to improve relations following political turmoil in Bangladesh and to discuss bilateral issues.

Muhammad Yunus, the head of Bangladesh’s transitional government, will visit China on March 26, marking his first official trip to the nation since assuming office in August. This visit, confirmed by the Bangladesh Foreign Ministry, is particularly significant as Yunus is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a period of strained relations between Bangladesh and India following the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina due to widespread protests.

During his visit, Yunus will speak at the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference on March 27 in Hainan province. The BFA is a collaborative platform involving 25 Asian countries and Australia aimed at fostering dialogue on pertinent global issues. Following this, Yunus will meet with the executive vice president of China’s State Council on March 28 before a scheduled meeting with President Xi.

On March 29, Yunus is anticipated to participate in an event at Peking University prior to his return to Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Foreign Ministry has indicated that partner nations are currently discussing further bilateral matters to be addressed during this visit, promising to provide detailed information beforehand.

China aims to strengthen its diplomatic and economic relationships with Bangladesh amidst recent political developments. In 2023, China emerged as Bangladesh’s largest trading partner, exporting goods worth $22.9 billion, while Bangladesh’s exports to China totaled $677 million. Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen emphasized that, regardless of international or domestic changes, China will continue to engage as a partner with Bangladesh. Additionally, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Towhid Hossain had visited Beijing in January.

In summary, Muhammad Yunus’s upcoming visit to China represents a pivotal opportunity for Bangladesh to enhance its bilateral relations, especially following recent political changes. The meetings with President Xi Jinping and participation in the Boao Forum underscore the importance of dialogue and cooperation between the two countries, with a focus on expanding trade and addressing mutual concerns amidst shifting geopolitical landscapes.

Original Source: www.aa.com.tr

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