Cabinet hails PM’s UNGA participation

The Cabinet on Monday congratulated Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and the Bangladesh delegation on their participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, terming Bangladesh’s participation under his leadership a historic event of special significance for the country.

The congratulation was extended at the 22nd meeting of the Cabinet held at the Bangladesh Secretariat with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in the chair, according to a press release issued by the Cabinet Division.

During his four-day visit to New York, the Prime Minister took part in 32 international engagements. Besides addressing the 81st UNGA, he spoke at seven high-level meetings, held bilateral meetings with 11 countries and met top officials of 10 international organisations, including the United Nations, it said.

It said Bangladesh's participation in the UN General Assembly under the leadership of the Prime Minister highlighted the government's commitments and expectations on the global stage and played an important role in expanding bilateral and multilateral cooperation.