Xi’s visit won’t affect ties with others: Foreign minister

Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali today said the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Bangladesh will not affect the relations with other countries.

The minister made the remark during a press conference at his office in Dhaka in response to a query whether Xi's visit will affect ties with other countries like India.

The Chinese president is expected to arrive in Dhaka on a state visit tomorrow morning.

Addressing the press conference, the minister said over 25 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on different development issues including economic cooperation, fresh investment, power and energy, agriculture, water management and blue economy are expected to be signed in the presence of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Xi.

Terming Xi's visit as the unprecedented success of the Awami League-led government, he said it proves the confidence of world leaders in the current government.

The relations between the two countries will elevate to a newer height with the much-awaited visit of President Xi Jinping, he added.

During his visit, Xi is expected to meet with President Abdul Hamid, Parliament Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury, and hold talks with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.