Dr Yunus leaves for Dubai to attend World Governments Summit

Dhaka, 12 Feb  - Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus will discuss the issues of mutual interest, visa opening, enhancing manpower export; and trade and investment with the leadership of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as he left for Dubai on Wednesday evening to attend the "World Govern-ments Summit 2025."

The Chief Adviser left Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for Dubai at 7:45pm, Chief Adviser's Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder told UNB.

Briefing the media at the Foreign Service Academy, Azad earlier said this will be a brief visit as the Chief Adviser will return home on Friday.

Earlier, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mo-hammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum sent an invitation to the Chief Adviser, inviting him to participate in the Summit.

The three-day World Governments Summit convened under the theme 'Shaping Future Governments.'

It began on February 11 and brought together governments, international organisations, thought lead-ers and private sector leaders from around the globe to foster international cooperation and identify innovative solutions for future challenges, ultimately inspiring and empowering the next generation of governments.

The Summit is seen as a significant platform for Dr Yunus to share his insights on tackling global challeng-es and highlight Bangladesh's stance on key international issues.

Spokesperson at the Ministry of Foreign (MoFA) Mohammad Rafiqul Alam earlier said there is a possibil-ity of bilateral meetings between the Chief Adviser and the heads of state/government of different countries during the visit.

He said the two friendly countries, Bangladesh and the UAE, have historically enjoyed good relations. This relationship has gradually consolidated based on economic cooperation and common political in-terests, he said.

A large number of Bangladeshi expatriates living in the country are making an important contribution to the economy of Bangladesh by sending remittances, said the Spokesperson.

He said bilateral trade in textiles, agricultural products and energy is also growing.

Both countries are working together in international platforms such as the UN and the OIC and the UAE government is regularly investing in various important sectors including Bangladesh's infrastructure and health sector.