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The chief adviser of the interim government. Muhammad Yunus is going to New York on September 24 to attend the United Nations General Assembly session. After taking over as chief advisor. This is the first foreign visit of Yunus. He will address the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 27.

Foreign Adviser. Tauhid Hossain informed the media in his office on Thursday morning.

Generally during the period of political government, the head of the government has a large entourage during the session of the General Assembly. But Dr. Yunus’ interim government will be an exception in this regard. The Chief Adviser will travel to New York as Foreign Adviser Towhid Hossain and Power, Energy and Mineral Resources; Muhammad Fawzul Kabir Khan, Advisor to the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges and Railways. In all, a delegation of about 20 people will go to New York next Tuesday with the chief adviser. The chief adviser will leave New York for Dhaka on the night of September 27 after completing the tour.

According to the draft schedule, the reception given by the President of the United States, Joe Biden, will be attended by Dr. Yunus. The Permanent Mission of Bangladesh in New York is organizing a reception in New York next Tuesday on the occasion of 50 years of Bangladesh’s membership in the United Nations. He will attend the event. In addition, during his stay in New York, the Chief Advisor will participate in social business, climate change and Bangladesh-US Business Council meetings.
According to diplomatic sources, according to the local time of New York, on the morning of September 27, Dr. will give a scheduled speech at the United Nations General Assembly. Muhammad Yunus. The Chief Adviser’s speech will reflect the vision of the people and government of Bangladesh after the post-August 5 political transformation in Bangladesh. The chief advisor will tell the international community how Bangladesh will present itself in the world as a proud and dignified nation, especially in changing circumstances. Referring to the country’s future aspirations, he will rise above geopolitics and call upon the international community to join hands with Bangladesh.
On the sidelines of the session of the General Assembly, the Chief Adviser is scheduled to have a courtesy meeting with the top leaders of several countries of the world. The list includes Pakistan Prime Minister Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif, Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Maldives President Mohamed Muijju, Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoff, Bahrain Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. and World Bank President Ajay Banga. Besides, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Falker Turk, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi and heads of several UN organizations will meet with the Chief Advisor of the Interim Government of Bangladesh.