Dr Yunus, Trudeau discuss ways to strengthen Bangladesh-Canada relations
Trudeau appreciated Dr Yunus for assuming the responsibility and expressed Canada's readiness to support institution building in Bangladesh
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus today (24 September) met Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the sidelines of the UN general assembly in New York.
During the brief meeting, the two leaders discussed ways to cement Bangladesh-Canada relations, deepen freedom, build institutions, and support the youth of Bangladesh.
Dr Yunus handed 'The Art of Triumph', an art book of the wall paintings by the students and young people drawn during and after the July Revolution, to the Canadian prime minister.
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Trudeau appreciated Dr Yunus for assuming the responsibility and expressed Canada's readiness to support institution building in Bangladesh.
The chief adviser described how the previous regime destroyed institutions of the country. He appreciated Canada for its friendship with Bangladesh and the Canadian government's support for the interim government.
He requested Canada grant more visas to Bangladeshi students.
The chief adviser started his UN visit with a reception hosted by the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres.
He met prominent world leaders at the reception. He also joined the inaugural session of the UNGA.
Later, he was to hold a rare one-to-one meeting with US President Joe Biden.
He will also meet the IMF managing director and the Italian prime minister and will also speak at the Clinton Global Initiative.
