Zurich: Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus arrived here today to attend the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. A flight of Emirates Airline, carrying Prof Yunus and his entourage, reached Zurich International Airport in the capital at about 12:27 pm (local time). Tareq Md Ariful Islam, Bangladesh permanent representative in Geneva, received the Chief Adviser at the airport.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, during his visit, the Chief Adviser is expected to hold bilateral talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Finland President Alexander Stubb, King Philippe of Belgium, and Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. These discussions are anticipated as part of the forum’s agenda to foster international cooperation.
The Chief Adviser will also engage in meetings with several key figures including Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, daughter of the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Additionally, meetings are scheduled with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank; Sir Nick Clegg, President of Global Affairs at Meta; Dr Agnes Callamard, Secretary General at Amnesty International; and Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). These engagements reflect the Chief Adviser’s commitment to addressing global economic and social issues.