Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder on Thursday said inclusion of the political leaders in Bangladesh’s delegation to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) this year is a welcome step, as it provides an opportunity to showcase the national unity before the world, regardless of political differences.
“It also offers our leaders a chance to bridge gaps and build understanding while spending time together,” he said.
By including the political leaders in the official Bangladesh delegation, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has once again demonstrated his wisdom and statesmanship, Azad said, adding, “Let us hope this visit proves to be as successful as anticipated.”
BNP Secretary-General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, BNP leader Humayun Kabir, Nayeb-e-Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Syeed Abdullah Muhammad Taher and National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Akhter Hossen will be part of the Bangladesh delegation to the 80th UNGA at the invitation of Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus.
With an elected government expected to take office in February, this year’s UNGA comes at a critical moment, Azad said.
In a world unsettled by multiple conflicts, he thinks, the forum can serve as a valuable platform for Bangladesh’s political leadership to strengthen mutual understanding.
“The plenary session on the Rohingya crisis following the UNGA makes the physical presence of our leaders all the more crucial for ensuring policy continuity,” Azad said.
In addition, he said, meetings with NRBs and business leaders could provide valuable insights for the country’s governance in the near future.
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus will reach New York on September 22 to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, where he is set to deliver his official statement and hold a series of high-level meetings on the sidelines.
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The Chief Adviser will deliver his speech at the UNGA on September 26, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain told reporters during a media briefing at the Foreign Service Academy on Wednesday.
The Chief Adviser will leave Dhaka for New York by a commercial flight. He is scheduled to return home on October 2, said the Foreign Affairs Adviser.