Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left Dhaka today (June 13) for Geneva, Switzerland to attend the "World of Work Summit: Social Justice for All" to be held in the Swiss city on June 14-15.
A flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines carrying the Prime Minister and her entourage took off from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport around 10am.
Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader, Deputy Leader of the House Begum Matia Chowdhury, the cabinet secretary, the principal secretary, chiefs of the three services, inspector general of police and head of the diplomatic corps saw the premier off at the airport.
The flight is expected to land at Geneva International airport at 5.30pm local time (09.30pm BST).
On June 14, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR chief Flippo Grandi will call on the Prime Minister at her place of residence.
Later, the premier will call on President of the Swiss Confederation Alain Berset at Palais de Nations. After the call on, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Knowledge and Skills enhancement between Bangladesh and Switzerland is likely to be signed there.
In the afternoon, the Prime Minister is scheduled to address the Plenary of "World of Work Summit 2023" at Palais de Nations.
On her arrival, she will be greeted by ADG and Regional Director of ILO where there will be red carpet and Guard of Honour from the gate to the meeting venue, to the plenary venue.
Sheikh Hasina will also have a call on with President of Malta Dr. George Vella. Later, she would have a meeting with ILO Director General Gilbert F Houngbo.
In the evening, the Prime Minister is likely to attend a dinner with high level dignitaries hosted by the DG ILO at its headquarters.
On June 15, she is scheduled to attend "A talk at the WEF", followed by a meeting with founder of WEF Prof Klaus Schwab at WEF Office.
At there, she will address at the event on "New Economy and Society in Smart Bangladesh" organised by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
In the evening, WTO Director General Dr Okonjo-Iweala will call on her at her place of residence. She will also attend a community event in the evening.
She is scheduled to leave Geneva International Airport, Geneva for Dhaka at 11am (local time) on June 16.
PM Sheikh Hasina is likely to arrive in Dhaka early on June 17.
BDST: 1134 HRS, JUNE 13, 2023
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