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Published Jun 22, 2026Updated Jun 23 Major2
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Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to Visit China for Annual Meeting of New Champions
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will visit China from June 24 to 26 to attend the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian, at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang. The visit underscores the strengthening political and economic ties between the two nations, which maintain a comprehensive strategic partnership.
Quick Facts
- Official visit to China
- Attendance at 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions
- Announcement by Chinese Foreign Ministry
- Tarique Rahman
- Chinese Premier Li Qiang
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will conduct an official visit to China from June 24 to 26 at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang. During the visit, Rahman will attend the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC) in Dalian, according to an announcement by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Monday.
Rahman, who was sworn in as Prime Minister on February 17, 2026, is the chairman of the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which he joined in 1988. He previously served as the party's acting chairman before assuming the role of party chairman in January. The 60-year-old leader has demonstrated a friendly disposition toward China and previously accompanied his mother, former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, on a visit to the country.
China and Bangladesh maintain a comprehensive strategic partnership as traditional friendly neighbors. According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, bilateral relations have progressed significantly in recent years under the strategic guidance of both nations' leaders. The Chinese government emphasized that political mutual trust between the two countries has deepened considerably, with practical cooperation yielding substantial results that benefit both peoples.
Why This Matters
This visit signals strengthening bilateral ties between Bangladesh and China during a critical period of regional geopolitical shifts. For investors and policymakers monitoring South Asia, the presence of Bangladesh's new PM at the AMNC—a platform for discussing economic innovation and international cooperation—indicates the country's strategic alignment with China and potential expansion of trade, infrastructure, and technology partnerships that could reshape the region's economic landscape.
Timeline & Sources
Jan 1, 1988
WireTarique Rahman joined the Bangladesh Nationalist Party
Jan 1, 2018
WireRahman nominated as BNP acting chairman
Feb 17, 2026
WireRahman sworn in as Prime Minister of Bangladesh
Jun 22, 2026
WireChinese Foreign Ministry announces Rahman's upcoming visit