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 will meet with senior ministers and key officials to discuss various issues such as economic growth, innovation, and the country's resilience. UNDP stated that his visit will provide the international community and global development partners with a better understanding of Bangladesh and its future goals. The visit is considered to be of great importance to Bangladesh as Xu will assess the success of UNDP initiatives in reducing urban poverty, disaster management, and climate change adaptation. He will visit Dakop and Hatia in the coastal South West district, as well as the Chittagong Hill Tracts to observe UNDP-led initiatives in peace building. Prior to his current role, Xu worked in the Asia and Pacific region and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, and held positions as UNDP Resident Representative and UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan, as well as Deputy Regional Director for Europe and the CIS in New York.