Dhaka, June 24 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has received a warm welcome upon arriving in Beijing for a three-day state visit to China.

After attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) Summer Davos meeting in Dalian, Tarique and his wife Zubaida Rahman travelled to Beijing by high-speed train on Wednesday.

The Bangladeshi premier was received at Beijing's Chaoyang Railway Station by Chinese Customs Minister Sun Meijun.

A red carpet reception was arranged at the station for Tarique, while a ceremonial contingent presented a static guard of honour.

Prime Minister's Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman said the premier will stay at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse during the visit.

The official programme of the state visit will...