DHAKA: Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi on Saturday evening reached Bangladesh on a three-day visit.

The foreign ministry sources said Wang Yi landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport here around 6:50pm.

Bangladesh foreign minister AH Mahmood Ali received his Chinese counterpart at the airport.

During the visit, Wang Yi will hold a meeting with Mahmood Ali at the ministry around 10:00am Sunday.

The Chinese minister is scheduled to make courtesy calls to President Abdul Hamid, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and some cabinet members.

Sources said some bilateral issues, including regional communication, will be discussed between the two countries that are ready to celebrate the 40 years of diplomatic ties between Bangladesh-China in 2015.

Earlier in June, Bangladesh premier invited Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang to visit Bangladesh.

Responding to the invitation, the Chinese premier is expected to come to Bangladesh during the 40th anniversary of the diplomatic relations.

The visiting foreign minister will review progress and possibilities of the two accords, three MOU’s and two exchange bonds signed during Sheikh Hasina’s visit in China.

Chinese foreign minister Yi will leave Dhaka on December 29.

BDST: 2044 HRS, DEC 27, 2014