Online Desk : Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will deliver his address at the inaugural plenary session of the “30th Nikkei Forum: Future of Asia” here on Thursday.

In his address, he will speak on "Asia`s Challenge in a Turbulent World."

The speech will emphasise collaborative action among Asian countries and the international community to build a more sustainable and equitable future.

Earlier in the day (May 29), ahead of the Nikkei Forum, senior executives from Nikkei Inc. will pay a courtesy call on Prof Yunus.

Later in day, the Chief Adviser will join a human resource development seminar, hosted by the Bangladesh Embassy in Tokyo while over 300 participants are expected to join it.

He will deliver a special address highlighting Bangladesh`s growing potential to contribute to Japan`s skilled workforce needs.

Prof Yunus will also hold a meeting with JICA President Dr Tanaka Akihiko, where ongoing development cooperation and JICA-funded projects in Bangladesh will be reviewed.

In addition, he will give exclusive interviews to leading Japanese media houses such as Nikkei, NHK, Asahi Shimbun, Asahi TV, and Nippon TV, according to the programme schedule prepared by the Foreign Ministry.

In the evening of May 29, the Bangladesh Chief Adviser will attend a dinner hosted by the Nikkei Forum for distinguished speakers participating in the conference.