Japan congratulates Khalilur Rahman on UNGA presidency

Japan has congratulated Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman on his election as president of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. 

“We wish him every success as he undertakes this important responsibility,” the Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh said in a Facebook post on Wednesday.

“We look forward to further deepening the Japan-Bangladesh Strategic Partnership through even closer collaboration at the United Nations and in other multilateral fora,” it added.

On Tuesday, Khalilur was elected president of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.

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He defeated Cyprus' Special Envoy for Multilateralism Andreas S Kakouris to secure the prestigious post for a one-year term.

The result was announced following the formal election held at the UN General Assembly hall at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Out of 193 member states, Khalilur received 99 votes, while his only rival, Andreas, secured 91 votes.