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Statement by H.E. Muhammad A. Muhith, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations, the Plenary meeting of the General Assembly on the use of veto at GA Hall, UNHQs on 23 April 2024

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Mr. President, I thank you for convening today’s important debate on the ‘Use of Veto’ under Agenda item 63. This is important in the context of the ongoing serious polarization in the Council, resulting into unfortunate stalemate on a number of issues that are major threats to international peace and security. Bangladesh continues to reiterate …

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Remarks by H.E. Mr. Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations at the Informal meeting of the plenary on Human Security on 02 April 2024 at Trusteeship Council Chamber, UNHQs

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Mr. Moderator,  I thank the President of the General Assembly for convening this informal meeting of the plenary on the Fourth Report of the SG on Human Security. I thank the Secretary-General for his report and his briefing. We deeply appreciate his presence here today. We express our sincere appreciation to the distinguished panelists for …

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Statement by Mr. Md Rafiqul Alam Molla, Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the UN at the informal consultations with Member States on Global Digital Compact at TCC on 29 February 2024

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Distinguished Co-facilitators,   My delegation joins others in thanking you for convening this informal meeting and sharing the possible elements of GDC. They provide valuable guidance as we prepare for GDC negotiations. We align ourselves with the statement made by Uganda on behalf of G-77 and China. In addition, my delegation would like to make …

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Explanation of Vote by Bangladesh after adoption of the resolution on the ‘Situation in Myanmar’

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Mr. President, Today’s resolution – on the ‘Situation in Myanmar’ is of utmost significance to Bangladesh. We share borders with Myanmar; we host over a million of their people. Therefore, stability in Myanmar is critically important for us in finding a durable solution for the million Rohingya we host, who are victims of atrocity crimes. …

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Statement by H.E. Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN at the Thematic panel discussion 6: Mobilizing international solidarity, reinvigorated global partnerships and innovative tools for risk-informed sustainable development: a march towards sustainable graduation 28 May 2021

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I thank you, Co-Chairs, for giving me the floor. I thank the keynote speakers and the panelists for their insightful presentations. The IPOA had an ambitious target to graduate half of the LDCs by 2020. Although the target remains unmet, significant progress has been achieved. Four LDCs have already graduated. And sixteen are in various …

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Opening Remarks by H.E. Rabab Fatima at the first Preparatory Committee meeting of the LDC5 conference on 24 May 2021

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Hon’ble President of Malawi President of the General Assembly Hon’ble Deputy Prime Minister of Qatar President of ECOSOC President of the OECD-DAC Madam High Representative Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates Ambassador Robert Rae and I are very pleased to welcome you all to the first substantive session of the Preparatory Committee. This meeting sets in motion our …

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Intervention by Ambassador Rabab Fatima Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN at the  Thematic Discussion on: Investing in people: Eradicating poverty and building capacity to leave no one behind on Monday, 24 May 2021

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I thank you Co-Chairs for giving me the floor. And congratulations on a very good start to the thematic panel discussions.  Minister Gould, Distinguished Panelists, I thank Minister Gould and the panelists for their excellent statements – insightful and thought- provoking.  And for touching upon some of the most critical elements such as vaccines crisis, …

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Opening Statement by Ambassador Rabab Fatima Permanent Representative of Bangladesh and  Co-Chair of the Preparatory Committee for the 5th UN Conference of the LDCs First Session of PrepCom meeting 24 May 2021 from 10:00am-1:00pm

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Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, I declare open the first session of the Preparatory Committee for the Fifth United Nations Conference of the Least Developed Countries and call to order its first plenary meeting. [Allow me now to make a few opening remarks] Ambassador Robert Rae and I are very pleased to welcome you all to …

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Statement by H.E. Ambassador Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations at the General Assembly Joint Debate on the Situation in the Middle East and the Question of Palestine, 20 May 2021

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Mr. President, Excellencies, I thank you, [Mr. President], and commend you for your decision to convene today’s joint debate on the Situation in the Middle East and the Question of Palestine. My delegation aligns itself with the statements made on behalf of NAM and OIC.  Allow me to share a few points in my national …

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Statement by H.E. Ambassadr Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations to introduce the resolution on Global Drowning Prevention, GA Hall, 28 April 2021

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Mr. President, Excellencies, Distinguished Colleagues, On behalf of Ireland and Bangladesh, [and 63  co-sponsors], I have the honour to introduce the first-ever draft UN resolution on Global Drowning Prevention. Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason and I, thank all delegations for their valuable contribution and support in finalizing the draft. This draft resolution is proposed under agenda …

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