Top ranking Chinese leader arrives today
A top ranking Chinese leader arrives in Dhaka today for a two-day visit for discussions with top government and opposition leaders on ways to further cement bilateral ties and enhance Chinese cooperation in Bangladesh.
Li Changchun, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, is one of the eight-member high-powered CPC delegation arriving at ruling Awami League's invitation.
The rest are Minister of International Department of CPC Central Committee Wang Jiarui; Minister of Education Yuan Guiren; Minister of Culture Cai Wu; Minister of State Administration of Radio, Film and Television Cai Fuchao; Minister of General Administration of Press and Publication Liu Binjie; Vice Minister of Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee Sun Zhijun; and Vice Minister of Commerce Jiang Zengwei.
The delegation will call on President Zillur Rahman and meet Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Leader of the Opposition Khaleda Zia.
During the visit, Dhaka and Beijing will strike an agreement on economic and technical cooperation and a Memorandum of Understanding on strengthening the power sector.
Li Changchun will attend a reception hosted by the embassy today. The delegation will also present a statue of Chinese philosopher Confucius to Confucius Institute in North South University, says a Chinese embassy press release.
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