Prime Minister Tarek Rahman departed from Dalian to Beijing on Wednesday afternoon after attending the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos. He traveled by bullet train accompanied by his wife, Dr. Zubaida Rahman. His main bilateral engagements in Beijing are scheduled to begin soon, including meetings with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and President Xi Jinping on June 25 and 26.

Earlier in the day, Rahman participated in the WEF conference held at the Dalian International Conference Center. The 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions brought together over 1,700 participants from more than 90 countries and regions, including political leaders, business figures, academics, and media representatives. Prime ministers from Guinea, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Mongolia, and Montenegro also attended the event.

According to the report, Rahman’s participation in the Summer Davos is expected to help Bangladesh expand investment and employment opportunities while enhancing national capacity through the adoption of best practices from other countries.