Japan has congratulated Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on his election as President of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), expressing confidence in his leadership and reaffirming its commitment to working closely with Bangladesh in multilateral forums.
In a message, the Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh extended its warmest congratulations to Khalilur Rahman on his election to the prestigious post.
"We wish him every success as he undertakes this important responsibility," the embassy said.
Japan also expressed its eagerness to further strengthen the Japan-Bangladesh Strategic Partnership through closer collaboration at the United Nations and other multilateral platforms.
"We look forward to further deepening the Japan-Bangladesh Strategic Partnership through even closer collaboration at the United Nations and in other multilateral fora," the embassy added.
Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman was elected President of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly after defeating Cyprus' candidate Andreas S. Kakouris in a secret ballot held at the UN Headquarters in New York on Tuesday.
Of the 190 votes cast, Khalilur Rahman secured 99 votes, while Kakouris received 91.
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