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CPC International Department Minister Liu meets Prime Minister
Daily Sun Report, Dhaka
Published: 25 Jun 2026, 11:23 AM
CPC International Department Minister Liu Haixing holds a courtesy meeting with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the state-run Diaoyutai Guesthouse in Beijing on 25 June 2026. Photo: Daily Sun
Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC), on Thursday held a courtesy meeting with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
The meeting took place at 9:15am local time at the state-run Diaoyutai Guesthouse in Beijing.
At the outset, CPC International Department Minister Liu congratulated Tarique Rahman on assuming office as Prime Minister. Recalling former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia's nine visits to China, he noted that a photograph from her 2001 visit is preserved at the Communist Party of China Museum in recognition of her contributions to bilateral ties.
Referring to the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the BNP and the CPC, Liu expressed interest in further strengthening communication and cooperation between the two parties.
He said new avenues of collaboration could emerge in areas such as media, think tanks, people-to-people exchanges and improving living standards.
The Chinese minister reaffirmed China's firm support for Bangladesh's sovereignty, security and development, stressing the importance of advancing bilateral relations on the basis of mutual respect and cooperation.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman sought China's continued support for Bangladesh's development projects, including the construction of the China-Bangladesh Friendship Hospital.
He also expressed optimism that the longstanding friendship between the two countries would continue to flourish.
Echoing the Prime Minister's remarks, Liu said he was hopeful that under Tarique Rahman's leadership, the people of Bangladesh would enjoy an improved quality of life.
Among those present at the meeting were Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon, Water Resources Minister Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anee, Prime Minister's Adviser on Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir, State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Rashiduzzaman Millat, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit, Prime Minister's Adviser and Spokesperson Mahdi Amin, and Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon.
Chinese Vice Minister of the International Department Sun Haiyan, the Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh and other senior officials also attended the meeting.