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, he will meet with senior ministers and key officials to discuss a range of issues including economic growth, innovation, and the country's resilience. UNDP stated that Xu's visit will help the international community and global development partners gain a better understanding of Bangladesh and its future plans. The visit is considered of great importance as Xu will review the success of UNDP initiatives in reducing urban poverty, disaster management, and climate change adaptation. He plans to visit Dakop and Hatia in the coastal South West district, as well as the Chittagong Hill Tracts to observe UNDP-led peace building efforts. Xu has been with UNDP since 1995 and has worked in Asia and the Pacific, as well as Eastern Europe and former Soviet Union nations. Prior to his current role, he served as the UNDP Resident Representative and UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan, as well as Deputy Regional Director for Europe and the CIS in New York.