Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden is set to embark on a visit to Bangladesh from March 18 to March 21 in her capacity as the Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

This marks her first official mission since her appointment as UNDP Goodwill Ambassador in October of the previous year.

Ulrika Modéer, UN Assistant Secretary-General and Director of External Relations and Advocacy at UNDP, will accompany the Crown Princess during her visit, as stated in a press release.

Commenting on the significance of Bangladesh's development journey, Modéer highlighted the country's progress in various areas such as poverty reduction, women's rights, climate adaptation, and digitalization. She emphasized the importance of the Crown Princess' visit in raising awareness and fostering partnerships for a resilient and inclusive future.

Accompanying the Crown Princess will be Sweden's Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Johan Forssell. The visit's agenda includes meetings with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, government officials, students, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and representatives from the UN system.

Field visits are also planned for the Crown Princess to witness firsthand the impact of inclusive digital development on poverty reduction in rural Bangladesh, as well as initiatives led by women and young entrepreneurs addressing climate change challenges.

The visit will also shine a spotlight on the UN's support for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.

Stefan Liller, UNDP Bangladesh Resident Representative, expressed honor in welcoming the Crown Princess to showcase efforts promoting locally led development models for a greener, more resilient, and inclusive future.

Crown Princess Victoria's appointment as UNDP Goodwill Ambassador underscores her commitment to sustainability, poverty eradication, climate action, and equality. In her role, she advocates for the Sustainable Development Goals and endeavors for a future where no one is left behind.