প্রকাশ: 24/05/2022
Foreign Minister AK
Abdul Momen has urged the United Nations (UN) to take practical actions to
ensure early repatriation of the Rohingyas to their homeland Myanmar.
He also underscored the importance of starting the work of
UN bodies in Bhasan Char following up the signing of a MoU between the
Government of Bangladesh and UNHCR in October 2021.
Momen made the call when newly appointed Resident
Coordinator of the United Nations Gwyn Lewis presented her credentials to the
foreign minister at State guesthouse Padma on Tuesday.
She handed over a letter from Secretary General Antonio
Guterres, thereby officially entering into her new role by succeeding Mia Seppo.
The foreign minister welcomed Lewis to Bangladesh and
expressed deep appreciation for long-standing cooperation between Government of
Bangladesh and the UN in diverse fields ranging from development, peace and
women empowerment.
Minister Momen briefly touched upon the historical root and
background of Rohingya crisis.
He thanked the UN bodies for standing beside Bangladesh with
humanitarian assistance.
The foreign minister highlighted the need for increased
efforts from UN and other stakeholders to increase and maintain worldwide
awareness about the plight of the Rohingya people.
Lewis thanked the government for the warm reception given to
her.
She lauded the Government for its stellar performance in all
developmental aspects.
The two dignitaries also discussed other issues of
importance, such as- the need for global climate financing and Bangladesh's
crucial role in UN Peacekeeping operations etc.
The Foreign Minister expressed Bangladesh's readiness to
send more peacekeepers to UN peacekeeping missions.
Gwyn Lewis, an Irish national, has been working with the UN
for around 20 years, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Her prior assignments include working as the director of
UNRWA Affairs (UN Relief and Works Agency) in Palestine.
- UNB
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