UN Organ or Entity: General Assembly

Statement by Ambassador Masud Bin Momen, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh during the launching of IOM’s World Migration Report 2018

Demystifying migration: Launch of the World Migration Report 2018 and the Migration Governance Indicators Date: Monday, 18 December 2017, International Migrants Day Location: CR 8, UNHQ, New York Statement by Ambassador Masud Bin Momen, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh during the launching of IOM’s World Migration Report 2018 Excellencies, Director General of IOM Ambassador William Lacy …

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Statement by H.E. Mr. Masud Bin Momen, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN for the introduction of the draft resolution entitled “Follow-up to the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace” (A/72/L.30) under the Agenda Item-15: Culture of Peace Venue: General Assembly Hall, Time and Date: 1500 hrs, 11 December 2017

I have the honour to introduce the draft resolution entitled “Follow-up to the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace” (A/72/L.30). Culture of peace is an aspiration of all humankind. Promoting and inculcating a mindset of a culture of peace is at the core of the creative management of differences and divisions. …

Statement by H.E. Mr. Masud Bin Momen, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN for the introduction of the draft resolution entitled “Follow-up to the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace” (A/72/L.30) under the Agenda Item-15: Culture of Peace Venue: General Assembly Hall, Time and Date: 1500 hrs, 11 December 2017 Read More »

Statement under Agenda Item 73: Strengthening of the Coordination of Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Assistance of the United Nations, including Special Economic Assistance at the 72nd Session of the General Assembly on Friday, 8th December 2017

Mr. President, Bangladesh is currently experiencing one of the worst humanitarian catastrophes of recent times with the influx of nearly 630,000 people, mostly Rohingya, from Myanmar’s Rakhine State. There are reports on ongoing arson in central and northern parts of Rakhine State, and 10-400 people still pouring into Bangladesh on a daily basis. The relevant …

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Statement delivered by Bangladesh on behalf of the LDCs at Ambassadorial level meeting of LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS on WTO trade negotiations in the context of the Eleventh WTO Ministerial Conference (MC-11) with DDG of WTO organized by the UNOHRLLS and WTO Conference Room 2, 10 November 2017, 10-1 pm

Under Secretary General Ms. Fekita Moloea Utoikamanu, Deputy Director General of WTO Mr. Yonov Frederick Agah Excellencies Ladies and Gentlemen, At the outset, I would like to thank OHRLLS and WTO to organize this briefing before the upcoming WTO Ministerial Meeting in Buenos Aires. International trade is vitally important for LDCs. It does not only …

Statement delivered by Bangladesh on behalf of the LDCs at Ambassadorial level meeting of LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS on WTO trade negotiations in the context of the Eleventh WTO Ministerial Conference (MC-11) with DDG of WTO organized by the UNOHRLLS and WTO Conference Room 2, 10 November 2017, 10-1 pm Read More »

Statement by Bangladesh under agenda item 72(b) Human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms and 72(c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives on 27 October 2017

Statement by Bangladesh under agenda item 72(b) Human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms and 72(c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives on 27 October 2017   Madam Chair, Bangladesh is strongly committed to the promotion and protection of universal human …

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Intervention by Bangladesh Delegation at the Third Committee interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur For Eritrea Ms. S. Keetharuth on 26 October 2017 at CR1, UNHQ

Mr. Chair, My delegation thanks the Special Rapporteur for her report and briefing. As a member to Human Rights Council, Bangladesh is strongly committed to the promotion and protection of universal human rights and fundamental freedoms. Our commitment to human rights flows from our Constitution. Bangladesh reiterates that human rights are indivisible and mutually reinforcing. …

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Statement by LDCs delivered by H.E. Mr. Masud Bin Momen, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN in the Second Committee of the 72nd UNGA on agenda item 24: Operational Activities for Development 25 October 2017

Mr. Chair,   I deliver the statement on behalf of the 47 LDCs. We align ourselves to the statement made by Ecuador on behalf of G77 and China. We thank Deputy Secretary General for her presentation.   We also thank Secretary General for his comprehensive reports on the agenda items being discussed today.   UN …

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