Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin and UN Under Secretary General for Economic and Social Affairs Li Junh had “fruitful discussions” about UN’s technical and policy support in transparency and accountability areas, reports UNB.
They also discussed digital governance and capacity building of the public institutions as part of reforms agenda initiated by the interim government led by Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus.
Highlighting the negative impact of polycrisis on developing countries like Bangladesh, the foreign secretary emphasised UN’s support towards smooth transition from LDC, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
He also highlighted the importance of continued cooperation from the UN System and international partners and friends in repatriating stolen assets, crucial for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
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