UN, Bangladesh seek to enhance cooperation

UN Resident Coordinator Carol Flore-Smereczniak and Prime Minister’s Adviser Mahdi Amin discussed ways for further strengthening partnership, during a meeting held at the Prime Minister’s Office on Tuesday.

At the meeting, both sides exchanged views on various priority areas, including peacekeeping operations, education, healthcare, social protection, youth development, skills development and implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework.

The prime minister’s adviser highlighted the government’s development priorities under the leadership of the Prime Minister and reaffirmed Bangladesh’s strong commitment to expanding international cooperation to promote inclusive development, human resource development, and sustainable and equitable growth.

The meeting also discussed Bangladesh’s continued contributions to UN peacekeeping operations. They also explored opportunities to expand cooperation in education, healthcare and skills development for young people in Bangladesh.

The UN Resident Coordinator discussed the constructive leadership of the elected government in the multilateral arena and reaffirmed the UN’s continued support for implementing the country’s national development priorities.

The two sides also exchanged views on preparations for the 81st session of the UN General Assembly and discussed ways to further strengthen future cooperation in achieving shared global and national goals.