Celebrated Italian opera singer calls on Prof Yunus in Davos. Photo: Chief Adviser GOB Facebook Page

DAVOS (Switzerland), Jan 22, 2025 (BSS) - Celebrated Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum annual meeting in the Swiss city of Davos.

Bocelli, a visually impaired opera singer, congratulated the Chief Adviser on his assumption of the leadership of the Interim Government.

He hoped that Yunus's visionary leadership would transform the country.

During the meeting, Bocelli's team briefed Prof Yunus about the work of the Andrea Bocelli Foundation, which has in recent years built schools in impoverished countries and disadvantaged   communities, including Haiti.

Prof  Yunus, who was on the advisory board of the Foundation, urged the famous tenor to expand his charity activities to countries in Asia.

Lamiya Morshed, the SDG coordinator of the Bangladesh government, was also present during the meeting.