Nirupam Nath

Remarks by H.E. Rabab Fatima at the meeting of the Group of Friends of LDCs on 18 May 2021

Good morning, Colleagues. I thank Ambassador Philippe Kridelka and Ambassador Feridun Sinirlioğlu for convening today’s meeting. With just a week to go for the first session of the Preparatory Committee of the LDC5 Conference, this is indeed very timely. Preparations for the LDC5 Conference in January 2022 is going on in full swing, albeit some …

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Statement by H.E. Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations at the Security Council Open Debate on “Maintenance of international peace and security: Climate Security” 23 February 2021

I thank the UK Presidency for convening today’s high-level open debate of the Security Council on “Maintenance of international peace and security: Climate security.” I also thank the UN Secretary General for sharing his important insights on this issue. Mr. President, Bangladesh contributes the least to the global GHGs. Yet, we feature among the most …

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Intervention by H.E. Rabab Fatima, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN at the Briefing on Food Systems Summit, Virtual on 23 April 2021

Thank you, Madam Chair. I thank you DSG, for convening today’s meeting. I thank you, and the Special Envoy for your comprehensive and insightful briefings; and commend you for your leadership in steering the preparations of this important summit. The COVID-19 pandemic has aggravated the global hunger situation. The LDCs and other vulnerable countries are …

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Intervention by Mr. Monwar Hossain, Deputy Permanent Representative at the ECOSOC FFD Forum Panel VI: Building the economy of the future that is climate-resilient and aligned with the SDGs on 15 April 2021

I thank you moderator for giving me the floor. I thank the panelists for sharing their valuable insights. Bangladesh, a climate vulnerable country, is facing multiple shocks due to the pandemic. For supporting our critical sectors and the most vulnerable people, our Government has already rolled out a 14.6-billion-dollar stimulus package. Our 8th five-year plan, …

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Intervention by Mr. Monwar Hossain, Deputy Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN at the Special High-level Meeting with Bretton Woods Institutions, WTO and UNCTAD at the ECOSOC FFDF on “Embracing shared solutions to finance sustainable development in a challenging environment”: Interactive Dialogue with Executive Directors of World Bank and IMF on 13 April 2021 

I thank you Mr. Moderator for giving me the floor. I also thank President of the ECOSOC, Chair of the Development Committee of the WBG, Chair of the IMFC, and President, Trade and Development Board, UNCTAD for their insightful remarks. The COVID-19 pandemic has placed higher expectations on the WB, IMF and other development partners …

Intervention by Mr. Monwar Hossain, Deputy Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN at the Special High-level Meeting with Bretton Woods Institutions, WTO and UNCTAD at the ECOSOC FFDF on “Embracing shared solutions to finance sustainable development in a challenging environment”: Interactive Dialogue with Executive Directors of World Bank and IMF on 13 April 2021  Read More »

Statement by Ambassador Rabab Fatima, Parament Representative of Bangladesh to the UN at the High-Level Panel on COVID 19 and Older Persons, 30 March 2021 (virtual)  11th Session of the Working Group on Ageing

  Thank you, Madame Chair, for your excellent leadership in this difficult time.  I also thank the panelists for their insightful remarks. This has been a very rich discussion. Let me begin by paying my condolences for the sad loss of the elderly people to the COVID-19 pandemic. Indeed, the impact of the pandemic for …

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Statement by H. E. Sheikh Hasina, Hon’ble Prime Minister Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh at the High Level event on ‘International Debt Architecture and Liquidity’ on 29 March 2021

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister Andrew Holness, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen. Assalamu Alaikum and a very good afternoon. I am very happy to join you during the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the Golden Jubilee of the independence of …

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Statement by H.E. Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen, MP Hon’ble Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh High-level meeting on the “Implementation of the Water-related Goals and Targets of the 2030 agenda, 22 March 2021

Hon’ble President of the General Assembly, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good Evening/Good Morning Thank you for inviting me to this important high level meeting on water related goals and targets of the 2030 agenda. The importance of water is multi-faceted. It is essential for basic survival to the economic growth, food security, productivity, health, ecosystem, biodiversity, …

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Statement by Ambassador Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations at the High-Level Meeting to commemorate the “International Day to Combat Islamophobia” on 17 March 2021,

Mr. Chairman, Excellencies, Assalam -o-Alaikum.  Good morning to you all. I join others in thanking you, Amb. Abarry, for organizing today’s high-level event. I wish to thank the OIC membership and the OIC Secretary General for their efforts in raising awareness against Islamophobia. The decision of the 47th OIC CFM to observe the 15th of …

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Remarks by H.E. Rabab Fatima  Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN at the meeting of the Group of Friends of Climate Adaptation and Resilience, 17 March 2021

I thank you, Ambassador Woodward. Excellencies, Distinguished Colleagues, I am very pleased to join today’s event and greatly welcome the launching of the Coalition in New York. I thank and congratulate you, Co-Chairs, for your efforts and leadership, of this important group. I thank you for sharing with us important updates.  I also thank Ambassador …

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