PM to brief media on Wednesday

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address a press conference on Wednesday to brief the media about her recent four-day official visit to Switzerland. 

The press conference will be held at her official Ganabhaban residence in Dhaka at 12pm.

PM’s Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim said this on Monday noon.

Earlier, the premier arrived in Geneva on June 13 and returned home on June 17. 

On June 14, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR chief Flippo Grandi called on the Prime Minister at her place of residence.

Later, the premier called 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 was signed there.

In the afternoon, the Prime Minister delivered her address the Plenary of "World of Work Summit 2023" at Palais de Nations.

Sheikh Hasina also had a call on with President of Malta Dr. George Vella, followed by a meeting with ILO Director General Gilbert F Houngbo.

In the evening, the Prime Minister attended a dinner with high level dignitaries hosted by the DG ILO at its headquarters.

On June 15, she joined "A talk at the WEF", followed by a meeting with founder of WEF Prof Klaus Schwab at WEF Office.

At there, she addressed 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 called on her at her place of residence. She also attended a community reception.