Bangladesh wishes to take the floor in connection with draft resolution V, entitled “Situation of human rights in Myanmar”. There are a number of provisions in the draft resolution related to Bangladesh as a State party affected by the protracted Rohingya humanitarian crisis. We take this opportunit…
As an immediate neighbour of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to the east, Bangladesh attaches high importance to its multidimensional relations with that regional organization. We recognize and value ASEAN’s proactive contribution to promoting peace, security and stability in the …
Bangladesh thanks the Chinese presidency for convening today’s open debate, and we appreciate the Secretary-General’s introductory briefing.
We also align ourselves with the statement made by the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countri…
Bangladesh conveys its profound condolences on the tragic loss of lives resulting from the earthquake in Iraq and the Islamic Republic of Iran over the weekend. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their bereaved families.
We align ourselves with the statement delivered by the represen…
Bangladesh thanks Mr. Yukiya Amano, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), for his presentation of its report for the year 2016 (see A/72/221), and congratulates him on his appointment to a third four-year term.
Bangladesh has full confidence in the guiding role of the I…
Bangladesh attaches great importance to the humanitarian and emergency relief assistance provided through the United Nations and remains supportive of international efforts to help build resilient societies and nations and to respond to humanitarian challenges. We stress that the constructive engage…