Egypt
has invited Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus to participate in the upcoming D-8 Summit, which will be held later this year.
Egyptian
Ambassador to Bangladesh Omar Mohie Eldin Ahmed Fahmy conveyed the invitation
during a meeting with Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain on Wednesday,
according to a statement from the foreign ministry today (Thursday, October 3).
Egypt will host the summit, which will bring together leaders from the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation, a grouping of eight developing nations: Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Turkey.
The
organization was officially established on June 15, 1997, through the Istanbul Declaration, with a mandate to enhance development cooperation among its
members.
The
primary goals of the D-8 are to strengthen the member states' positions in the
global economy, foster new opportunities in trade, promote participation in
international decision-making processes, and improve the standard of living
within the member countries.
Ambassador
Fahmy reiterated Egypt's ongoing support for Bangladesh's development journey,
expressing confidence in the nation's continued progress toward a brighter
future.
The
D-8 summit is expected to focus on key issues such as economic collaboration,
trade diversification, and innovation. Member nations will work together to
address global challenges and foster mutual growth.