Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali announced on Sunday that Prime Minister Hasina will engage in bilateral discussions with the Austrian leader during her visit to Vienna for the "International Conference on the Technical Cooperation Programme: Sixty Years and Beyond – Contributing to Development". Leaders from various continents will be present at the conference. Hasina and her team will depart from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on a special Biman Bangladesh flight. Ali emphasized that Hasina's attendance at the conference will demonstrate Bangladesh's dedication to global peace and enhance the country's reputation for promoting peaceful nuclear energy. Bangladesh joined the IAEA in 1972 with the help of the late nuclear scientist Dr. MA Wazed Miah, who was the husband of the prime minister at the time. In her upcoming speech, the prime minister will emphasize how the IAEA's technical cooperation program has been beneficial for Bangladesh in improving its atomic energy capabilities, socio-economic development, and sustainable development. She will also discuss the importance of science and technology in achieving a 'digital Bangladesh'. The foreign minister noted that Austria was among the first countries to recognize Bangladesh in 1972. In 2012, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Hasina recognized the support of Austrian Federal Chancellor Bruno Kriesky by awarding him the 'Friends of Liberation War Honor Award.' Following this, Bangladesh established a resident mission in Vienna in 2014 as part of their efforts to strengthen ties with Austria. It is part of the government's broader strategy to engage with Europe. Furthermore, Hasina is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Austrian Federal Chancellor Christian Kern. Foreign Minister Ali stated that during the upcoming visit, the prime minister will discuss areas such as agriculture and livestock cooperation, starting direct flights, and holding regular diplomatic consultations, in addition to trade, investment, and sustainable development. They will also address international issues such as global terrorism, migration, refugee crisis, climate change, and the post-Brexit Europe situation. A memorandum of understanding on foreign office consultations will be signed, and Prime Minister Hasina will have a courtesy call on Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen. Ali expressed hope that the visit will further strengthen bilateral relations. The prime minister is expected to depart from Vienna on Tuesday evening and return to Dhaka on Wednesday morning. The prime minister will be accompanied by the minister for science and technology in addition to the foreign minister on her visit.