Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing this morning for bilateral discussions at the Great Hall of the People. Their talks focused on matters of mutual interest between Bangladesh and China.

Later in the day, Professor Yunus is set to attend an "Investment Dialogue" with Chinese business leaders at The Presidential Beijing at 11:45 am. The event is aimed at showcasing Bangladesh’s investment-friendly atmosphere and encouraging Chinese businesses to explore investment opportunities in the country.

Additionally, he will participate in three roundtable discussions at the same venue. These discussions will cover key topics, including sustainable infrastructure and energy investment, the future of Bangladesh’s manufacturing sector and market potential, and the role of social business in fostering youth entrepreneurship and a sustainable economic model. He is expected to engage with CEOs, social business experts, senior officials from major Chinese firms, and other business leaders.

In the evening, Professor Yunus will attend a dinner hosted by the Bangladesh Ambassador to China.

The Chief Adviser is on a four-day official visit to China, accompanied by Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain, Power, Energy and Mineral Resources; Road Transport and Bridges; and Railways Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, High Representative to the Chief Adviser Khalilur Rahman, Principal Coordinator on SDGs Affairs and Senior Secretary Lamiya Morshed, and CA’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam.

BDST: 1015 HRS, March 28, 2025
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