Bangladesh and Uzbekistan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation with the United Nations and its agencies, with particular emphasis on sustainable development, climate change and regional cooperation in Central Asia.
The discussions took place during a meeting between Bangladesh Foreign Minister and President of the 81st United Nations General Assembly Khalilur Rahman and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
The two sides expressed their shared interest in constructive cooperation to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, address the impacts of climate change and promote a culture of peace and interfaith dialogue.
They also expressed readiness to expand their multifaceted bilateral partnership and strengthen cooperation between Bangladesh and Uzbekistan.
Rahman arrived in Uzbekistan to attend the World Summit on “Investing in Children’s Well-being: Towards Sustainable and Equitable Development for Future Generations”, scheduled for 21–22 October in Samarkand, according to a message received on Wednesday.
During the meeting, Mirziyoyev congratulated Rahman on his election as President of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, noting that Uzbekistan was the first country he had visited in that capacity.
Rahman conveyed warm greetings from United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to the Uzbek president.
The UN General Assembly has adopted 15 resolutions initiated by Uzbekistan in recent years, including two approved this year.
Uzbekistan has also announced its candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2035–2036 term.
