Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the coronavirus pandemic has shown that both developed and developing nations need the United Nations more than ever. And multilateralism is the way forward, she said.
Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman said in his speech to the United Nations in 1974 that ‘the United Nations remains the focus of man’s hope for the future,” which encapsulates Bangladesh’s abiding faith and confidence in the UN and multilateralism, Hasina recalled in her speech.
The prime minister commended the UN secretary-general for keeping the flag of multilateralism high and also paid her tribute to all frontline UN staff and agencies for their tireless efforts and dedication.
“The challenges of our time, including the current pandemic, go beyond borders. COVID-19 has made the achievement of the 2030 Agenda more challenging. It has exposed the inadequacies of the current international order,” Hasina said in a virtual meeting of the United Nations on Tuesday.
Edited By-SPT