New york: The United States has congratulated Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on his election as president of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), while underscoring the need for sweeping reforms to make the world body more efficient and effective.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the US Bureau of International Organization Affairs emphasized that the United Nations requires dramatic reform and that Washington would settle for nothing less. The US is advocating for greater efficiency, reduced costs, and a renewed focus on international peace and security. The Bureau of the US Department of State stated that success will be measured by the quality of results achieved for the American people, rather than the volume of paperwork produced.
Earlier, on June 2, Deputy Representative of the United States to the United Nations Ambassador Tammy Bruce conveyed Washington’s congratulations to Dr Khalilur on behalf of the United States, which hosts the United Nations. Ambassador Bruce expressed Washington’s anticipation of working with Dr Rahman both as the host country and as a UN member state to help ensure that the United Nations fulfills its potential in advancing international peace and security.
Dr Khalilur Rahman was elected president of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly on June 2, after defeating the candidate from Cyprus in a closely contested vote at the UN headquarters in New York. Out of the 190 votes cast, Bangladesh secured 99 votes, while Cyprus received 91. The 81st session of the General Assembly will commence in September this year.