Dr. World leaders clamor to photograph, meet and speak with Yunus
September 26, 20244 Mins Read
Md. Rakibul Islam, from the United Nations headquarters: the chief adviser of the interim government. Muhammad Yunus is currently in New York, USA to attend the 79th General Session of the United Nations. Before this, he has joined the general session many times as a guest or as a special speaker. But this year's participation is very different. His first participation as the Head of Government graced the entire session. The focus of everyone's interest in this session. Muhammad Yunus.

It can be said that UNUS is the 79th session of the United Nations. Professor Yunus is the center of interest of governments and heads of state of different countries around the world during various events or sessions. Among them Dr. A strong interest in photographing, meeting and talking with Yunus has been observed.

Meanwhile, during the general session, the chief advisor. Muhammad Yunus and US President Joe Biden held a bilateral meeting. Which is a rare occurrence in last three decades. Dr. in the meeting. Biden expressed the full support of the US government to Yunus and the interim government led by him. The US President also promised to stand by the Bangladesh government for any help.

Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden gave Dr. a hearty hug. Muhammad pulled Yunus to his chest. Which shows deep respect and love for him.

Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau also met the chief advisor Prof. Dr. With Muhammad Yunus. In the brief meeting held on Tuesday local time, the two leaders discussed ways to strengthen Bangladesh-Canada relations, expand civil liberties, institutional reforms and support Bangladesh's youth. At this time, Professor Yunus presented the art book titled 'The Art of Triumph' to the Prime Minister of Canada. It features colorful graffiti painted by students and youth during and after the revolution in Bangladesh.

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau praised Professor Yunus' leadership and assured cooperation in institutional reforms in Bangladesh. At this time, Canada's friendship towards Bangladesh and the Canadian government's support to the interim government were praised by Dr. Yunus. He also requested the Prime Minister of Canada to grant more visas for Bangladeshi students. In the meeting Dr. Justin Trudeau's knee-jerk approach to Yunus captivated the world.

The chief advisor Dr. also met with Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni. Muhammad Yunus. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Session on Tuesday (September 24). Both leaders discussed immigration during the meeting. At the same time more number of Bangladeshis to legally go to Italy and get the opportunity to work called Dr. Yunus. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed her interest in seeing a 'new chapter' in relations with Bangladesh. He said, Italians are friends of Bangladeshis. Many Bangladeshis take a risky route to go to Italy illegally, so Dr. Yunus said to seek legitimate or legal means. So that more Bangladeshis can go and work in Italy. Prime Minister Maloney has been assured of assistance in this regard by the Government of Bangladesh.

The Chief Advisor of the Interim Government of Bangladesh met with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shahbaz Sharif, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Session. Muhammad Yunus. The meeting was held at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Tuesday (September 24) local time. Dr. in the meeting. Muhammad Yunus and Shehbaz Sharif emphasized on reviving bilateral relations and cooperation between Bangladesh and Pakistan. In addition, South Asia's top platform SAARC called for revival and Pakistan's cooperation in this regard, the chief adviser Dr. Yunus.

In a meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative 2024, Bangladesh's Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus was seen on the same stage with former US President Bill Clinton. Besides, on the sidelines of the session of the General Assembly of the United Nations, the Managing Director (MD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met with Dr. Kristalina Georgieva. Yunus.

The Chief Advisor Dr. has also met with high-level officials of the United Nations on the Rohingya crisis. Muhammad Yunus. He held this meeting at the United Nations headquarters. UN Secretary General's Special Envoy for Myanmar Julie Bishop, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi were present in it.

In addition to the chief advisor on behalf of Bangladesh, foreign advisor Tauhid Hossain and related top officials were also present in the meeting. At this time, they discussed the repatriation of Rohingyas who took refuge in Bangladesh to Myanmar. Dr. has also proposed to the UN Secretary General to hold an international conference on the Rohingya issue. Yunus.

The Chief Adviser began the program of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday by attending a reception hosted by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. He met several world leaders at the reception. He also attended the opening session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Besides, Brazilian Prime Minister Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, World Bank President Ajay Banga, United Nations Human Rights Organization chief Volker Turk and others. Yunus has been seen.

On the other hand, on the morning of September 27, Dr. UN Secretariat sources said that Yunus will address the General Assembly. In the evening of September 25 as the host country, at the dinner party given by the President of the United States, Joe Biden, with the leaders of the delegations of other member states. Yunus also participated. President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden welcomed everyone to the dinner party. At this time, the First Lady and the President also participated in the photo session with the guests.

Moreover, with the president and prime minister of the Netherlands and Nepal. Yunus is scheduled to meet. Also, there is a possibility of a meeting with the US Foreign Minister Anthony Blinken. of Yunus. Due to lack of time, many meetings and programs had to be canceled, said the sources. Professor Yunus arrived in New York on Monday to attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly. He attended the 79th session of the organization at the invitation of UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres.

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