Tarique presents Bangladesh's policy priorities, global role at UNGA
During the meeting with Shehbaz Sharif, the two sides discussed the situation in the Middle East and Pakistan’s initiatives for a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has presented Bangladesh's policy priorities and its position on global issues at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), highlighting the country's commitment to peace, development and stronger international cooperation.
"Today is an important and historic day for Bangladesh. The Prime Minister has presented before the world the national policies and key steps being taken by the elected government and highlighted Bangladesh's engagement in global affairs," said State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir.
He was speaking at a press briefing at the UN Headquarters yesterday (24 September) after the Prime Minister delivered his address to the General Assembly.
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Kobir said the Prime Minister's speech outlined a roadmap for Bangladesh's development and its role in addressing global challenges.
"He has presented Bangladesh's development priorities on the world stage and outlined programmes that will guide our journey ahead," he said.
The state minister said Tarique Rahman also held two important bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the General Assembly on Thursday with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
During the meeting with Shehbaz Sharif, the two sides discussed the situation in the Middle East and Pakistan's initiatives for a peaceful resolution of the conflict, he said.
"Prime Minister Tarique Rahman welcomed Pakistan's initiative for a peaceful resolution and expressed Bangladesh's support for efforts aimed at promoting peace," Kobir said.
He said the meeting with the Thai prime minister focused on strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation in several areas.
The state minister said Bangladesh also sought Thailand's support for its proposed partnership and dialogue role with ASEAN, adding that the Thai prime minister expressed support for Bangladesh.
The two sides also discussed expanding cooperation in professional manpower export, trade and investment, technology and combating cybercrime, he said.
Kobir said Bangladesh and Thailand have historically maintained good relations, and the two countries now want to broaden their partnership into new areas.
"Today we saw important world leaders meeting Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. This reflects the importance of Bangladesh's engagement with the international community," he said.
Referring to the Prime Minister's UNGA address, the state minister said it will serve as an important reference for Bangladesh's future development efforts.
He also paid tribute to former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, saying she had fought for democracy, and remembered those who had participated in movements for democracy and those who lost their lives during the July movement.
"Today, we remember all those who sacrificed their lives for democracy and for the establishment of democratic rights," Kobir said.
He said the Prime Minister's address presented Bangladesh's development vision before the international community and outlined programmes for continuing that development.
PM's Adviser Mahdi Amin, PM's Press Secretary Saleh Shibly, Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon, Deputy Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN AKM Wahiduzzaman and other officials were present at the briefing.
