UN resident coordinator calls on foreign secretary
Lewis drew particular attention to the growing funding shortfall for the Rohingya response
United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Gwyn Lewis called on acting Foreign Secretary Md Ruhul Alam Siddique at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this morning (17 June).
During the meeting, Lewis briefed the foreign secretary on the UN's ongoing initiatives in Bangladesh, including support for LDC graduation, job creation, migration, climate financing, One Health Programme and electoral assistance.
Lewis drew particular attention to the growing funding shortfall for the Rohingya response and outlined the UN's ongoing efforts to optimise spending and mobilise resources to mitigate the shortfall, reads a press release.
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The foreign secretary expressed appreciation for the continued support and engagement of the United Nations in Bangladesh.
He underscored the importance of sustained cooperation in addressing the evolving challenges to move forward the shared development and humanitarian efforts.
