Xu, who is the assistant administrator of the region and the UN Assistant Secretary-General, will be in Bangladesh until May 21, according to UNDP in Dhaka. During his visit, Xu plans to meet with senior ministers and key officials to discuss various issues such as economic growth, innovation, and the country's resilience. The purpose of his visit is to provide the international community and global development partners with a better understanding of Bangladesh and its future goals. Xu's visit is significant for Bangladesh as he will assess the success of UNDP initiatives focused on reducing urban poverty, disaster management, and climate change adaptation. He will travel to Dakop and Hatia to see these projects, as well as visit the Chittagong Hill Tracts to observe UNDP-led initiatives in peace building. Prior to his current role, Xu worked in Asia and the Pacific, as well as Eastern Europe and CIS nations. He has served as the UNDP Resident Representative and UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan, and as the Deputy Regional Director for Europe and the CIS in New York.