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“The Kovid 19 epidemic has shown that no one is safe unless everyone is safe,” he said.
“That is why we must protect our planet by reducing inequality, reducing poverty and reducing carbon emissions, and we must intensify our multilateral efforts.”
The President of the Government made the remarks in a video at a high-level global event entitled ‘Call to Action to Strengthen Multilateralism’ organized by the Spanish government on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations.
The President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez, delivered the welcoming speech. Swedish Prime Minister Stephen Lofven and Costa Rican President Carlos Alvardo Kesada spoke via live video conference.
In addition to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, the President of South Africa, the Prime Minister of Canada, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, the Deputy Prime Minister of Jordan, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Senegal, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Tunisia and the Deputy Minister of External relationships.
A video of the United Nations 65th anniversary celebrations and a speech by the United Nations Secretary-General were shown.
Sheikh Hasina said that there is no alternative to effective multilateralism in this age of globalization. This is the only way for the common progress of humanity and for a just international orientation.
Asking people to learn from the Kovid-19 epidemic, the Prime Minister said: “History shows that any deviation from the concerted effort will bring disaster to humanity.”
He called on everyone to refrain from activities detrimental to the establishment of peace and development in the world.
Sheikh Hasina also briefed world leaders on his government’s activities to address the coronavirus epidemic.
“We have already allocated Rs 14,140 crore to protect the livelihoods of our people, which is 4.3 percent of our GDP. Despite the impact of the epidemic, Bangladesh has reached 5.24 percent of GDP thanks to to the appropriate measures taken by the government. “
The prime minister said that Bangladesh is the standard-bearer for multilateralism. The United Nations is working hard for international peace and security through its maximum presence in the peacekeeping force and its involvement in peacekeeping.
He said that the spirit of multilateralism and international cooperation is enshrined in the constitution of Bangladesh.
Our nation’s father, Bangabandhu, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, in his speech to the UN General Assembly in 1984, highlighted the importance of concerted efforts and the role of the UN. “The United Nations will continue to be the center of hope for the future in this world of pain, misery and conflict,” he said. Your comments remain the foundation of our multilateralism. ”
Sheikh Hasina mentioned that Bangladesh is honored to be chosen to lead the 48-member Climate Vulnerable Forum for the second time. He also recalled the commitment to implement the Paris Climate Agreement.
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