Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman will travel to Beijing on Tuesday for an official visit from May 5 to 7, confirmed by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This marks his first visit to China since the BNP government took office following the February elections. The information was reported by China’s state media outlet Global Times.

During the visit, the two countries are expected to discuss a wide range of bilateral issues, including global affairs, the energy crisis, development projects, trade, investment, water management cooperation, defense assistance, and the Rohingya issue. The Bangladeshi minister will also meet China’s Minister of Development and senior leaders of the Communist Party of China.

China is one of Bangladesh’s largest development partners, giving the visit special significance. Discussions may include progress on the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project, supported by Chinese technical and financial assistance, as well as a possible future visit by Bangladesh’s Prime Minister to China. The Foreign Minister will be accompanied by the Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir.