Bangladesh Seeks International Cooperation to Overcome Challenges Posed by Pandemic and War

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Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed concerns about the financial and commercial challenges facing developing countries due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war. She emphasized the need for international cooperation to address these challenges, promote socio-economic development through information technology, and mitigate the effects of climate change. The Premier's remarks came during a courtesy call by World Economic Forum Executive Chairman Professor Klaus Schwab and meetings with foreign leaders, including Slovenian President Borut Pahor and Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso.

Key Takeaways:

  • Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed concern about the financial and commercial challenges facing developing countries, citing the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war as main reasons.
  • The Premier emphasized the need for international cooperation to address these challenges, promote socio-economic development through information technology, and mitigate the effects of climate change.
  • Sheikh Hasina invited cooperation between Bangladesh and the World Economic Forum (WEF) in terms of dealing with challenges, socio-economic development, and dealing with the effects of climate change.
  • Professor Klaus Schwab invited the Prime Minister to attend the WEF Summit in Davos next January.
  • The Bangladesh Premier held bilateral meetings with Slovenian President Borut Pahor and Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso to discuss cooperation between Bangladesh and Slovenia and Ecuador.
  • UN Under Secretary General Rabab Fatima paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister, discussing the role of OHRLLS in helping LDC and developing countries during the global crisis.
  • Nick Clegg, President of Global Affairs, Meta, called on the Prime Minister, discussing the potential aspects of cooperation between Bangladesh and Meta in the field of information technology.

Statistics:

  • 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
  • 2023: Date of the LDC-5 Conference to be held in Doha
  • Next January: Date of the WEF Summit in Davos

Sources:

  • United News of Bangladesh
  • United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
  • World Economic Forum (WEF)
  • Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS)
  • Meta (Global Affairs)