Reiterating Bangladesh’s zero-tolerance policy against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, Permanent Representative to UN Rabab Fatima mentioned that Bangladesh is party to all international counter-terrorism instruments.
“The strong determination and unflinching commitment of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and timely action, helped us to launch a social movement to fight the menace of terrorism,” she said.
Addressing the Meeting, Bangladesh expressed solidarity with all victims of terrorism of the 9/11 terrorist attack and other attacks globally, said a press release of the PR of Bangladesh to UN in New York on Friday (Nov 5).
She highlighted the various national legislative and policy actions of the current government under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in curbing terrorism, violent extremism, terrorist financing and related menaces.
With regard to the effective implementation of resolution 1373, Ambassador Rabab Fatima stressed on the need to address the capacity gaps, effective cross-border cooperation at all levels, seamless exchange of operational information among nations and address the root causes of terrorism and violent extremism.
She urged for robust collaboration between the UN Security Council and Member States in this regard.
The Bangladesh envoy to UN concluded her remarks by reiterating Bangladesh’s abiding commitment to remain a strong and reliable partner of all international efforts to counter terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.