Samarkand:Tashkent Uzbekistan has expressed its readiness to expand its multifaceted partnership with Bangladesh, recognizing it as one of South Asia's rapidly developing countries.
According to United News of Bangladesh, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Dr. Khalilur Rahman, President of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh. The meeting emphasized shared interests in achieving Sustainable Development Goals, advancing regional cooperation in Central Asia, addressing climate change impacts, and promoting peace and interfaith dialogue.
Dr. Khalilur Rahman visited Uzbekistan to participate in the World Summit on 'Investing in Children's Well-being Towards Sustainable and Equitable Development for Future Generations' in Samarkand on October 21-22. President Mirziyoyev congratulated Dr. Rahman on his election as President of the UN General Assembly's 81st session, noting that Uzbekistan was his first visit in this capacity.
The discussions also covered expanding cooperation with the United Nations and its agencies, with Uzbekistan having initiated 15 resolutions in recent years, including two this year. Furthermore, Uzbekistan has announced its candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2035-2036 term.