United News of Bangladesh

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has invited Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to participate in the third edition of the Global Gateway Forum in June, 2027 and to deliver a keynote address at the Forum. Ambassador of the European Union to Bangladesh Michael Miller met Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday afternoon and handed over the invitation. The third edition of the Forum will take place on June 8-9 next year in Brussels, Belgium, a senior official told UNB. Building on the success of the 2023 and 2025 editions, the Forum will bring together Heads of State and Government, ministers, financial institutions, international organisations, private sector leaders, and civil society representatives to advance sustainable and trusted partnerships worldwide. The visit will also provide an opportunity to hold a bilateral meeting between the two leaders, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.