Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Ishaq Dar on Tuesday congratulated Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on his election as president of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
"Heartiest felicitations to my dear brother, H.E. Dr Khalilur Rahman, Foreign Minister of Bangladesh on his election as President of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly,” he said in a post on his X handle.
“Having had closely engaged with him, I am confident that his vast diplomatic experience and steadfast commitment to multilateralism will guide the Assembly with distinction,” Ishaq Dar said.
“I look forward to continuing our engagement at the United Nations and working together to strengthen multilateral cooperation, advance shared global priorities, and promote dialogue, peace, and sustainable development,” he added.
The Pakistani deputy prime minister also wished Khalilur Rahman every success in this important responsibility and endeavour.
Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman was elected president of the 81st session of the UNGA after defeating Cyprus in the election held at the UN headquarters in New York on Tuesday.
In the ballot, 190 votes were cast, with Bangladesh receiving 99 and Cyprus 91.