UN Under-Secretary-General and United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Executive Director Jorge Moreira da Silva has said they look forward to continuing their work in a "stronger partnership" with the government of Bangladesh.

He said they will continue to support Bangladesh’s "renewed commitment" to the Sustainable Development Goals and to build a sustainable, resilient and inclusive future for the people.

The UNOPS Executive Director will make his first visit to Bangladesh since taking office on April 17 of this year.

During his two-day mission on October 28 and 29, the Executive Director will meet Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, as well as other senior government officials, development partners and representatives of UN entities to strengthen the partnership between UNOPS and Bangladesh.

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Speaking about this visit, Moreira da Silva, said the UNOPS has been supporting sustainable development in Bangladesh for over 20 years.

Bangladesh is currently the Vice President of UNOPS Executive Board and will take over the Presidency in 2024.

UNOPS Executive Director will meet Sheikh Hasina M.P, the Prime Minister on October 29 to discuss how UNOPS could support Bangladesh on its journey towards achieving Agenda 2030.

Jorge Moreira da Silva will also visit the National Institute of Diseases of the Chest and Hospital (NIDCH) in Mohakhalu, where UNOPS, together with partners such as National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) and with funding from the Global Fund, is constructing oxygen plant facilities to support the national healthcare system. During this visit, UNOPS Executive Director will also discuss potential collaboration in health systems strengthening with healthcare professionals.

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Jorge Moreira da Silva's visit to Bangladesh serves as an important milestone in furthering the collaboration between UNOPS and the government of Bangladesh to enhance sustainable development in the region, said the UNOPS.

The United Nations and UNOPS remain committed to working closely with Bangladesh to achieve its development goals.

UNOPS provides infrastructure, procurement and project management services to help build the future.