Nirupam Nath

Intervention by Mr. Nirupam Dev Nath, Counsellor at the Formative evaluation of UNFPA support to South-South and triangular cooperation, First Regular Session of the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board, 03 February 2021

I thank you Madam President for giving me the floor. I also thank Mr.  Segone and Madame Keita for their presentations. We highly value the role of south-south and triangular cooperation as a driver of sustainable development. We welcome the report of the UNFPA’s Evaluation office as well as the management response on its approach …

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Statement by Mr. Nirupam Dev Nath, Counsellor at First Regular Session of UNDP Executive Board on the segment titled  ‘Evaluation of UNDP support to climate change adaptation, and management responses’ , 02 February 2021

I thank you Madam President for giving me the floor. Let me also take this opportunity to thank the Independent Evaluation office for its report on UNDP’s performance in helping program countries adapt to climate change. And we appreciate UNDP’s comprehensive response to the report. I would have two specific questions: First, the evaluation report …

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Statement by H.E. Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations at the 1st Regular Session of the Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS for 2021 in the Interactive dialogue with UNDP Administrator on 02 February 2021

I thank you, Madam President. Mr. Steiner, I thank you for your comprehensive report, and for your strong leadership of UNDP during this challenging period. Bangladesh greatly values its strong partnership with the UNDP. Amidst the pandemic crisis, you delivered innovative solutions to pressing challenges.  My thanks and tribute to all UNDP frontline staff globally …

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Statement delivered by H. E. Ms. Rabab Fatima, Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations on agenda item 11: “Report of the Secretary General on the work of the Organization” General Assembly Hall, 29 January 2021

Mr. President, I thank the Secretary General for his comprehensive briefing on his priorities, which we fully endorse.  We share his concerns regarding the pandemic’s impact on the Organization’s work and priorities, especially in the areas of peace and security, climate action, economic disruption, response to humanitarian crises, and upholding international law. We thank him …

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Closing remarks by H.E. Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN and Vice-President, APG, UNDP at the Informal virtual meeting with the Group of Asia-Pacific States Co-hosted by  Bangladesh Mission and the UNDP on 29 January 2021

Excellencies, Mr. Steiner, Thank you very much for your active contribution to today’s dialogue.  It was very useful to have this exchange and to know our priorities.  I thank you, Mr. Steiner, for your efforts, as well as that of your colleagues to reach out and engage with us in preparation for the upcoming Session.  …

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Opening Remarks by H.E. Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN and UNDP Vice President at the informal virtual meeting with the Group of Asia-Pacific States Co-hosted by  Bangladesh Mission and UNDP on Friday, 29 January 

Excellencies, Mr. Steiner, Ms. Wignaraja, Distinguished Colleagues, Good morning to you all. I thank you for joining us today for this informal virtual meeting of the PRs of the Asia-Pacific Group with the UNDP Administrator, Mr. Achim Steiner. We thank you, Mr. Steiner, for reaching out to meet with our Group and to share your …

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Statement by Ambassador Rabab Fatima Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN at the virtual event organized by Arakan Rohingya Council to mark the first anniversary of ICJ ruling against Myanmar 21 January 2021

Distinguished Members of the Panel Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Dear Friends. A very good morning to you all. I thank the Arakan Rohingya Council for organizing today’s commemorative event; and for giving me this opportunity to join today’s distinguished panel to share a few thoughts. Mr. Solicitor General, thank you for reiterating Gambia’s and Minister Jallow’s …

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Statement by H.E. Ambassador Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York on UN Security Council Ministerial Open Debate on the 20th Anniversary of Security Council Resolution 1373 (2020) and the establishment of the Counter Terrorism Committee: achievements in international cooperation, challenges and opportunities on 12 January 2021

Mr. President, I thank you for convening today’s meeting to mark the 20th Anniversary of Security Council Resolution 1373 (2001). I also thank USG Voronkov and ASG Coninsx for their useful briefings. Terrorism is one of the gravest challenges to international peace and security. The adoption of the UN Security Council Resolution 1373 in 2001 …

Statement by H.E. Ambassador Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York on UN Security Council Ministerial Open Debate on the 20th Anniversary of Security Council Resolution 1373 (2020) and the establishment of the Counter Terrorism Committee: achievements in international cooperation, challenges and opportunities on 12 January 2021 Read More »

Ambassador Rabab Fatima hands over the Presidency of UNICEF Executive Board

Today ( 12 January 2021). H.E. Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN handed over the Presidency of the UNICEF Executive Board to H.E. Ms. Audra Plepytė, Permanent Representative Lithuania. Due to the COVOD-19 pandemic, the handing over ceremony was held on virtual platform. The statement of H.E. Rabab Fatima may be accessed …

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Statement by H.E. Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations and 2020 President of the UNICEF Executive Board at the handing over of the Presidency of 2020 UNICEF Executive Board, 12 January 2021

Excellencies, Madame Executive Director, Distinguished Colleagues, It has been an honour and privilege for my country Bangladesh, and for me personally, to have served as the President of the UNICEF Executive Board.  For me, it has also been a deeply meaningful and gratifying experience. In taking forward my responsibility, I was inspired by the courage, …

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