Bangladesh and China are likely to sign multiple Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's two-day visit that begins on Saturday.
Talking to reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam said the list is not finalized yet and it can be five-seven – new and renewal including cooperation on the disaster management front, reports UNB.
He said the Chinese Foreign Minister is scheduled to arrive here at 11am on Saturday while he will meet Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday morning.
Minister Wang Yi will also have a bilateral meeting with his Bangladesh counterpart Dr AK Abdul Momen on the same day to discuss bilateral, regional and global issues.
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader will host a dinner in honour of the Chinese Foreign Minister on Saturday evening, Shahriar said.
Responding to a question, the State Minister said Bangladesh will seek a stronger role from the Chinese government for early repatriation of the Rohingyas.
