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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has left New York for Dhaka after attending the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
An Emirates Airlines flight carrying the prime minister and his entourage departed John F. Kennedy International Airport at 11:35pm local time on Friday, Sept 25, according to media reports.
Tarique arrived in New York on Sept 21 to attend the UNGA, marking his first participation in the General Assembly as prime minister. The 81st session’s general debate was held from Sept 22 to 26.
During his visit, the prime minister addressed the General Debate on behalf of Bangladesh and participated in several high-level meetings and side events focusing on climate change, sea-level rise, the Rohingya crisis, and maternal and newborn health.
He also held bilateral and sideline meetings with leaders and senior officials from various countries and international organisations.
Discussions covered bilateral relations, trade and investment, development cooperation, climate change, the Rohingya crisis and other issues of mutual interest.
The UN says the 81st General Assembly session is being held under the theme “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All.”
The prime minister’s departure marks the end of his first UNGA visit as Bangladesh’s head of government.
