Newly appointed Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Iwama Kiminori on Monday presented his credentials to President Abdul Hamid. President's press secretary Joynal Abedin briefed reporters after the meeting. Welcoming the new ambassador of Japan, President Hamid said that Japan is Bangladesh's single largest bilateral development partner and an important country for trade and investment. The President thanked the Government of Japan for providing technical and financial support for the implementation of the Metrorail project. Highlighting Japan's cooperation in the socio-economic development of Bangladesh, the President hoped that trade and investment between Bangladesh and Japan would expand further and bilateral relations would reach new heights during the tenure of the new ambassador. During the meeting, the new ambassador of Japan sought the cooperation of the President in fulfilling his duties. He also expressed his confidence to work for the development of the relations between the two countries. Foreign Secretary Masood Bin Momen, President's Office Secretary Sahad Barua, Military Secretary Major General SM Salah Uddin Islam, and Press Secretary Joynal Abedin Khan were present on the occasion. Read more: New French, Omani ambassadors present credentials to President  

Eight non-resident ambassadors and a high-commissioner presented their  credentials to President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban on Wednesday. Press Secretary Joynal Abedin briefed reporters after the meeting. Ambassador of Romania to Bangladesh, India and Nepal Daniela Sezonov Tane,  Estonian ambassador Katrin Kivi, Irish ambassador Brendan Ward, Rwanda ambassador MUKANGIRA Jacqueline, ambassador of Mauritania Mohammed Ahmed Salem Mohamed Rara, Argentine ambassador Hugo Kavier GOBBI, Kazak ambassador Nurlan Zhalgasbayev, ambassador of Dominican Republic David Emmanuel Puig Buchel and high commissioner of Nigeria Ahmed Sule presented their credentials. Welcoming the new ambassadors, President Hamid hoped that they would work for the development of their respective countries' relations with Bangladesh during their tenure. READ: Japan's emperor greets president on 50th anniversary of independence  Mentioning the main motto of Bangladesh's foreign policy, 'Friendship to all, malice to none', the president said Bangladesh attaches importance to developing relations with all countries of the world. Secretary to the President's Office Sampad Barua, Military Secretary Major General SM Salah Uddin Islam, Press Secretary Joynal Abedin  were present on the occasion. Earlier, a smartly turned out contingent of the Presidential Guard Regiment presented the Guard of Honor to the new envoys.

President of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Volkan Bozkir has said the basic rights, including to citizenship, and the creation of conditions conducive to the voluntary, safe, dignified and sustainable return of all Rohingyas must be respected. “The safety and security of the Rohingya and other minorities must be secured,” he said while delivering his keynote speech at the Sixth Lecture of the Bangabandhu Lecture Series at Foreign Service Academy on Tuesday. Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen also spoke at the programme titled “Bangabandhu, Bangladesh and the United Nations.” State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam and Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen, among others, were present. Bozkir said he firmly believes they cannot speak on these issues from afar. “The United Nations must continue to reach out to the people we serve.” Turning to the issue of human rights and humanitarian action, he commended Bangladesh for offering shelter and protection to the Rohingya fleeing persecution and unspeakable crimes in Rakhine State. READ: Memory centre launched to preserve heritage of Rohingyas Bozkir mentioned that Bangladesh stepped up at a moment of crisis to uphold the principles of the United Nations when most vulnerable neighbours endured their darkest hour. “Please allow me, on behalf of the United Nations General Assembly, to thank you. History will define your actions as heroic,” he said. Bozkir said he remains “deeply concerned” about the humanitarian implications of the military’s recent actions in Myanmar. “I join calls for an immediate end to the violence.” A year ago, he said, the International Court of Justice ordered Myanmar to do everything possible to prevent a genocide against the Rohingya. “This order retains its urgency and should not be forgotten as we face new challenges relating to the coup and its violent aftermath,” Bozkir said. READ: Rohingya repatriation looks uncertain: Hasina tells UNGA President Earlier at the joint media briefing, the UNGA President said most probably they will have a meeting on Myanmar where they will try to find a consensus.  Personally, he said, he is completely against any military coup in the world.