Jaishankar Congratulates Khalilur Rahman on UNGA Presidency
S Jaishankar hails B'desh FM Khalilur Rahman's election as UNGA head
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar congratulated Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh's Foreign Minister, on his election as President of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. Jaishankar expressed eagerness to collaborate on shared priorities, a sentiment echoed by other global leaders.
- 01S. Jaishankar congratulated Khalilur Rahman via a post on X, expressing a desire to work together on mutual priorities.
- 02India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, also congratulated Rahman, emphasizing India's support for multilateralism.
- 03Annalena Baerbock, President of the 80th UNGA, highlighted the increasing importance of the PGA's role amid pressures on the UN.
- 04UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised Rahman's political and diplomatic experience, anticipating significant contributions during his presidency.
- 05The 81st UN General Assembly session will commence on September 8, with the high-level General Debate starting on September 22.
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar congratulated Khalilur Rahman, the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, on his election as President of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly. In a post on X, Jaishankar expressed his anticipation to collaborate closely with Rahman to advance shared priorities and enhance multilateral cooperation. This sentiment was echoed by India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, who also congratulated Rahman and affirmed India's commitment to multilateralism. Global leaders, including Annalena Baerbock, the President of the 80th UNGA, and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, extended their congratulations, highlighting the significance of Rahman's role during a challenging time for the UN. Guterres noted that the organization would greatly benefit from Rahman's extensive political and diplomatic experience. The 81st session of the UNGA is set to open on September 8, with the high-level General Debate scheduled for September 22.
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Rahman's election as UNGA President may enhance Bangladesh's diplomatic standing and influence in international discussions.
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