Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus will attend the “World Governments Summit 2025,” scheduled to be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), during 11-13 February.

"By participating in the summit, the Honourable Chief Adviser will have the opportunity to present Bangladesh’s perspectives on global challenges and international issues," foreign ministry spokesperson Mohammad Rafiqul Alam said at a media briefing at the foreign ministry office on Sunday afternoon.

The chief adviser is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with heads of states and governments from various countries on the sidelines of the summit, Alam, who is also the director general of the Public Diplomacy Wing, added.

“During the summit, the Honourable Chief Adviser is also likely to hold courtesy meetings with political and business leaders attending the event,” he said.

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the UAE, invited the chief adviser to the summit through a formal invitation on 13 January. In response, the chief adviser has confirmed his participation, Alam informed.

The World Governments Summit, launched in 2013 under the leadership of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, serves as a global platform for exchanging government experiences and innovations.

Over the past decade, it has brought together international organisations, policymakers, civil society leaders, and private sector representatives from over 140 countries to help shape a brighter future.

Alam said this year’s summit will continue to foster effective partnerships among governments while enhancing global dialogue and cooperation to strengthen the inter-government connections and the people-to-people collaboration.

Bangladesh and the UAE share a historically strong and friendly relationship, which has been further strengthened through economic cooperation and common political interests.

A significant number of Bangladeshi expatriates reside in the UAE, contributing to Bangladesh’s economy by sending remittances. Additionally, bilateral trade is expanding in sectors such as textiles, agricultural products, and energy.