Speaking at a seminar titled "Bangladesh in 2017 Davos: Some Reflections", Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali mentioned that Professor Klaus Schwab had written a letter four days prior. He stated that Hasina was the first elected leader of Bangladesh to be invited to the prestigious forum, which took place from January 17 to January 20. Ali emphasized that this invitation was a recognition of the Prime Minister's visionary leadership and her efforts to lead Bangladesh towards stability, development, and prosperity through her 'Vision 2021'. He added that Prof Schwab's letter further validated this recognition. The annual WEF meeting in Switzerland is known as a key platform for world leaders to engage in collaborative activities and shape global, regional, and industrial agendas at the start of each year. Leaders and innovators will be sharing their insights on how to navigate the future at the Forum. Newly elected UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres will also be in attendance. Hasina participated in six sessions discussing water, climate change, sustainable development, and the digital economy, where she highlighted the progress made in Bangladesh. She also shared her views on future growth, including both opportunities and challenges. The foreign minister noted that Hasina's perspectives, representing the developing world, helped other panelists understand the complexities of the challenges ahead. During the seminar organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) in Dhaka, Ali highlighted the challenges and limitations faced by developing countries, emphasizing the importance of considering potential solutions. He acknowledged that some may argue that the discussions in Davos may not directly apply to their situation or offer concrete solutions, but he believed that the insights provided valuable perspectives on the potential scenarios that could arise as they strive to advance to the next level. MCCI President Barrister Nihad Kabir was also in attendance at the seminar.