President hails PM’s UNGA address, diplomatic engagements

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on his address to the 81st UN General Assembly, saying the premier’s recent US visit helped strengthen Bangladesh’s position globally and advance its bilateral and multilateral interests. The President made the remarks during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s courtesy call at Bangabhaban, marking their first meeting since the president assumed office.
The prime minister arrived at Bangabhaban at 3pm, where the president welcomed him at the Octagonal Hall and introduced his military secretary, secretary and press secretary, said President’s Press Secretary Sarwar Alam.
During the meeting, the prime minister briefed the President on his recent US visit, participation in the UNGA session and sideline meetings with heads of state, UN high officials and economic and development partners. He also apprised the president of the government’s overall activities.

The President described the prime minister’s UNGA address as visionary, resolute and guiding, saying it reflected Bangladesh’s national interests and aspirations while clearly articulating its positions on major global issues.
He expressed hope that the address and the prime minister’s sideline meetings would further enhance Bangladesh’s dignity and position in the international arena.
“The visit played an important role in further consolidating and strengthening Bangladesh’s position in the international arena, protecting public interests and expanding bilateral and multilateral relations,” Alam quoted the president as saying.
The two leaders also exchanged views on various issues related to national and state interests.

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