Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was accorded a warm reception after he reached the historic Great Hall of the People in a ceremonial motorcade from the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse to join a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
A red carpet was rolled out on the occasion as the Chinese premier cordially welcomed him at the Great Hall of the People.
The Chinese prime minister took his Bangladeshi counterpart to a specially decorated platform, walking along the red carpet holding his hand.
Then a smartly turned-out contingent of the Chinese Armed Forces presented a Guard of Honour to Tarique Rahman.
The national anthems of both countries were played during the ceremony. The two Prime Ministers received the salute and inspected the guard.
A gun salute was also presented in honour of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
During the ceremony, both Prime Ministers introduced the members of their respective delegations to one another.
Following the ceremonial welcome, bilateral talks between Bangladesh and China commenced at the Great Hall of the People.
Later on Thursday, Tarique Rahman and his delegation are scheduled to attend a banquet to be hosted by the Chinese PM.
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