Bangladeshi caretaker government Foreign Adviser Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury said here Friday Bangladesh remains unswervingly committed to the goals of the United Nations.
He made the remarks at a function commemorating the UN Day marking the 63rd anniversary of the organization.
Describing the present day UN as the "Parliament of Mankind", Iftekhar said Bangladesh, and the world, see the UN as "a protector of sovereignty and territorial integrity, as keeper and builder of peace, as partner in development, and as ally in the fight against poverty, hunger and disease."
Iftekhar said Bangladeshi soldiers and policemen are serving the cause of peace in distant trouble spots all over the world.
He also emphasized Bangladesh's leadership role in social and economic issues including climate change, poverty alleviation, women's empowerment, and micro-credit.
"We have overcome many impediments. We are today on the threshold of great changes," he said, adding "General elections are due on Dec. 18 which, hopefully, will provide Bangladesh a democracy that will be durable, stable and sustainable."
A short but lively cultural program was also organized on the occasion.
Source:Xinhua
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