In the lead-up to the upcoming Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit, Bangladesh has been elected as vice chair of the ministerial meeting during the NAM preparatory meetings being held in Baku – Azerbaijan’s capital.
The meetings, which commenced on July 3 and will conclude on July 6, 2023, have attracted delegates from various countries.
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Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen is leading the Bangladesh delegation.
NAM is attaining renewed prominence in the backdrop of the emerging polarisations and shifting balance of global power.
The next NAM Summit is scheduled to take place in Uganda from January 19 to 20, 2024. During this summit, South Sudan is expected to be officially welcomed as the newest member of the Non-Aligned Movement, further expanding the organization's reach and representation.
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