Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was given a red carpet reception upon her arrival at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing this morning, ahead of her bilateral meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
Upon reaching the premises of the Great Hall of the People, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was warmly received by Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang.
Following the welcome, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina proceeded to a specially adorned dais, where a smartly turned-out contingent of the Chinese Armed Forces presented a guard of honour. The national anthems of both countries were played, and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina saluted and inspected the guard.
In her honour, a gun salute was conducted, marking the occasion with great respect. Both prime ministers then introduced their respective delegation members.
After the welcoming ceremony, the bilateral meeting between Bangladesh and China commenced in the Great Hall of the People. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is leading the Bangladesh delegation, while Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang is heading the Chinese delegation.
The Great Hall of the People, a significant state building, is utilized for legislative and ceremonial activities by the Chinese government and the ruling Communist Party of China.