Handout                                                                                                        Number : 2925

President's message on the United Nations Day

Dhaka, 23 October :

            President Md. Abdul Hamid has given the following message on the occasion of United Nations Day :    

            "I am delighted to know that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken initiative to celebrate the United Nations Day in a befitting manner in Bangladesh.

            United Nations has been the most prominent and comprehensive international organization since its inception on 24 October 1945. After more than seven decades of its foundation, the United Nations remains equally important and active for the cause of security, peace, sustainable development and human rights. As we are implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and fighting together for eliminating poverty and combating terrorism, the role of the United Nations is assuming more prominence today.

            The role played by the United Nations today is irreplaceable by any other international organization. Therefore, concrete effort needs to be taken by all of us to uphold the positive image of United Nations by realizing the principles stated in the UN Charter.

            As a responsible member of international community, Bangladesh will always respect the principles of United Nations. Bangladesh will continue its efforts to build cooperation among nations in order to solve economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian problems and to contribute worldwide peace and security, On this day of commemoration, let us reaffirm our commitment to strengthen the United Nations for a better and brighter future where people can live their lives with dignity, peace, and prosperity and no one is left behind.

            I wish continuous strengthening of the engagement of Bangladesh with the UN System.

            Khoda Hafez, May Bangladesh Live Forever."

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