ウィスパリング同時通訳研究会コミュのStatement by Hon'ble Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheik Hasina, at the Special session to mark the 75th anniversary of the UN

Mr. President,
Mr. Secretary General,
Excellencies.
Assalamu Alaikum.
The 75th anniversary of the United Nations that we are celebrating
today is a momentous occasion for all.
For us in Bangladesh, this commemoration bears special
significance as it coincides with the Birth Centenary of our Father of the
Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
He had said at this august assembly in 1974, "……. the United
Nations remains the focus of man's hope for the future."
This encapsulates Bangladesh's abiding faith and confidence in the
UN and multilateralism.
We commend the UN Secretary-General for keeping the flag of
multilateralism high. I also pay tribute to all frontline UN staff and
agencies for their tireless efforts and dedication.
Bangladesh owes a lot to the UN. We have benefitted from UN-led
efforts for our development. Also in our modest way, we are
contributing to the UN in fulfilling its mandates.
We are committed to upholding peace across the world. Currently,
Bangladesh is the leading troops and police contributing country in all
peace operations.
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As many as 150 of our peacekeepers sacrificed their lives to secure
peace in conflict-ravaged countries.
Mr. President,
The challenges of our time, including the current pandemic, go
beyond borders. COVID-19 has made the achievement of the 2030
Agenda more challenging. It has exposed the inadequacies of the current
international order.
At the same time, the pandemic has shown that both developed and
developing nations need the UN more than ever. It has shown us that
multilateralism is the way forward.
To take the UN on the right course towards its centenary and
beyond, UN@75 should provide a credible and practical roadmap for
delivering on commitments and responding decisively to global
challenges.
We must not allow our geopolitical rivalries to weaken the UN.
We owe it to the founding fathers and future generations to make the UN
a truly effective global body for humankind as a whole.
Mr. President,
We have seen moments in history that made us re-group to change
the course of human civilization. UN@75 presents another such
moment.
Let us seize this moment.
I thank you all.