BEIJING: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived at Chaoyang Railway Station in Beijing at 5:35 PM (local time) on Wednesday (June 24) via a high-speed (bullet) train from Dalian.
Upon his arrival, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his spouse were accorded a red carpet reception and a guard of honor at the railway station. Following the ceremony, the Prime Minister was escorted by a ceremonial motorcade to the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, where he and his entourage will be staying during their visit. Earlier, the Prime Minister departed from Dalian North Railway Station via high-speed train at 1:58 PM local time.
Prior to his departure, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman participated in the annual ‘Summer Davos’ conference organized by the World Economic Forum (WEF) at the Dalian International Conference Center in China at 10:00 AM local time.
The 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions was attended by the Prime Ministers of Bangladesh, Guinea (Amadou Oury Bah), Kazakhstan (Olzhas Bektenov), South Korea (Kim Min-seok), Mongolia (Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene), and Montenegro (Milojko Spajić).
The event brought together over 1,700 participants—including political leaders, business figures, academics, and media representatives—from more than 90 countries and regions. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s participation in the ‘Summer Davos’ is expected to open new avenues for investment and employment in Bangladesh, while also strengthening national capabilities by adopting best practices and experiences from other nations. He arrived in Dalian, China, last Monday (June 22, 2026).