Brazil's second lady calls on Dr Yunus

Lu Alckmin, wife of vice president of Brazil Geraldo Alckmin, called on Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the venue of the COP-29 global climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan on Thursday.

During the meeting they discussed issues of mutual interests, according to a message received.

The Brazilian second lady handed over a book she wrote on the 2006 Nobel Peace Laureate to him.

Alckmin said she has translated the book written by Prof Yunus and launched social business in her country after being inspired after reading the book.

Prof Yunus stressed the need for increased trade and cooperation between Bangladesh and largest latin economy Brazil.

Senior Secretary and Principal Coordinator of SDG Affairs Lamiya Morshed was present during the meeting.
Source: BSS