<div><b><br></b></div><div><span style="font-size: 1rem;"><b>Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will attend the Qatar Economic Forum, the Middle East's leading voice dedicated to global business and investment, to be held in Doha on May 23-25.</b></span><br></div><div><br></div><div>The Prime Minister will attend the Forum titled “3rd Qatar Economic Forum: A New Global Growth Story” at the invitation of Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Seheli Sabrin told reporters at a weekly briefing on Thursday.</div><div><br></div><div>The main objective of this forum is to find a solution by increasing mutual cooperation among the international community to deal with the multi-faceted challenges and crises going on globally and the adverse economic consequences arising from them.</div><div><br></div><div>Strategically located in Doha, the Forum draws on Qatar’s ability to link Asia with Africa and beyond, as well as its position as a key global diplomatic hub and a leader in LNG energy technologies.</div><div><br></div><div>With its laser-like focus on the major economic issues facing international CEOs, Heads of State, and money markets, the Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg, provides fresh and unique perspectives on the issues driving global boardroom conversations.</div><div><br></div><div>The forum features a curated group of global leaders and innovators exploring solutions for some of today’s more pertinent challenges as they draw up a blueprint for our shared future, said the organisers.</div><div><br></div><div>Mohammed S. Al-Sudani, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia, Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda, Akbar Al-Baker, Group CEO of Qatar Airways, Khalid A. Al-Falih, Minister of Investment, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan, Minister of Finance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs, State of Qatar, President &amp; CEO of QatarEnergy are among the guests.</div><div><br></div><div>The organisers of the event put Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s name as one of the guests among Heads of State and Government.</div><div><br></div><div>Qatar Economic Forum 2023 will focus on prominent global challenges that affect societies and economies around the world.</div><div><br></div><div>The 2023 edition will revolve around global growth and establishing a new roadmap for global growth in this challenging economic environment.</div><div><br></div><div>The Prime Minister will be heading for Doha on May 22 and will return home on May 26. According to UNB reports&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/fas</div>