Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is leaving for Malaysia on Sunday afternoon for his first state visit at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The two-day visit will be followed by a four-day trip to China starting June 22, where Rahman will hold bilateral meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang. The visit is expected to include the signing of 13 memorandums of understanding, two agreements, an action plan, and a protocol note between Bangladesh and China.

Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam announced the details at a press briefing, noting that discussions during the China visit will cover the Teesta mega project, river management, and potential participation in China’s global initiatives. Rahman will also attend the World Economic Forum’s Summer Davos in Dalian and address the Bangladesh Investment Forum in Beijing to promote investment opportunities.

During the Malaysia visit, Bangladesh will request Kuala Lumpur to recruit more Bangladeshi workers. The foreign secretary emphasized Malaysia’s historical support for Bangladesh and its role in ASEAN, noting that Dhaka seeks to strengthen ties and cooperation on labor and regional issues.