Prime Minister Tarique Rahman participated in the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum (WEF), also known as Summer Davos, in China, on Wednesday morning.
The prime minister joined the high-level gathering at the Dalian International Conference Centre, according to his Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon.
“The prime minister is taking part in the World Economic Forum meeting,” Rumon said, adding that Tarique Rahman is also expected to interact with world leaders attending the event.
The conference began at 10m local time with the theme, “Innovating at Scale,” focusing on how innovation can drive sustainable economic growth and address global challenges.
The session is being chaired by WEF President and Chief Executive Officer Alois Zwinggi.
This marks Tarique Rahman’s first participation in a World Economic Forum meeting since assuming office as prime minister.
Earlier on Tuesday, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman addressed a session of the annual meeting.
He also held a meeting with WEF President and CEO Alois Zwinggi on the sidelines of the conference.
Besides, Tarique Rahman attended a state dinner hosted by Chinese Premier Li Qiang, along with the prime ministers of six other countries, including South Korea, Mongolia, Guinea, Montenegro and Kazakhstan.
He is expected to engage in discussions with global leaders, policymakers and business executives attending the event, highlighting Bangladesh’s priorities in economic development, innovation and international cooperation.
This afternoon, the prime minister will travel from Dalian to Beijing by a high-speed train.
The conference brought together heads of the states and governments, representatives from different countries and regions, businessmen and academics.
Tarique Rahman, along with his spouse Dr Zubaida Rahman and other delegation, including eight ministers, state ministers and advisers, arrived in Dalian from Kuala Lumpur on Monday night.
A high-level Chinese government delegation welcomed the Prime Minister with a red-carpet reception upon arrival, followed by a motorcade escort to the hotel.
He is visiting China at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
The prime minister is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with Chinese leaders. He will meet Chinese Premier Li Qiang on June 25 and Chinese President Xi Jinping on June 26.
He is expected to return home on the night of June 26, wrapping up his first official overseas tour since taking office.
