United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres congratulated Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and commended her leadership.
Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud met the UN secretary general Sunday on the sidelines of the Third South Summit in Kampala, Uganda.
During the meeting, the secretary general also appreciated Bangladesh’s vital role in the call for reforming global financial architecture. He also praised Sheikh Hasina for championing some UN-led global processes.
On behalf of the government and people of Bangladesh, Hasan commended secretary general for his bold and crucial role with regard to the War in Gaza. He also requested Guterres to keep the Rohingya issue on the top of the UN’s agenda.
Noting that 2024 marks the golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s membership at the UN, Hasan Mahmud underscored the need for celebrating this in a befitting manner. He also invited Guterres to Bangladesh at the latter’s convenience.
Hasan briefed the secretary general on the recently held free, fair and peaceful elections in Bangladesh with people’s participation.
Foreign Minister is leading the Bangladesh delegation to the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the Third South Summit of the G77 and China in Kampala, Uganda.
Foreign Secretary (Senior Secretary) Masud Bin Momen, Bangladesh Permanent Representative to the UN Muhammad A Muhith and Bangladesh High Commissioner to Kenya and Uganda Tareque Muhammad among others are accompanying the foreign minister.
