Speaking at a seminar titled "Bangladesh in 2017 Davos: Some Reflections", Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali mentioned that Professor Klaus Schwab had written a letter just four days prior. He noted that Prime Minister 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 stated that this recognition was further validated by Prof Schwab's letter. The annual WEF meeting in Switzerland is known as the primary platform for world leaders to come together and collaborate on shaping global, regional, and industrial agendas at the beginning of each year. Leaders will be discussing their insights and innovations for navigating the future at the Forum, with newly elected UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres set to attend. Hasina has been invited to participate in six sessions focusing on water, climate change, sustainable development, and the digital economy, where she will highlight the progress made in Bangladesh. She will also share her views on future growth, including both opportunities and challenges. The foreign minister noted that Hasina's perspectives have been valuable in helping other panelists understand the complexities of the challenges faced by the developing world. During the seminar organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) in a Dhaka hotel, Ali highlighted the importance of discussing the challenges and limitations faced by developing countries in order to find possible solutions. He acknowledged that some may argue that the analyses and discussions at Davos may not directly apply to their situation, but emphasized the value of the insights and pointers provided for the future development of their country. MCCI President Barrister Nihad Kabir was also in attendance at the seminar.