Dr. Khalilur Rahman, Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, has been officially sworn in as the President of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). This milestone marks a landmark chapter for Bangladesh on the highest global stage of international diplomacy.
The historic oath-taking ceremony took place on Tuesday (September 8, 2026) at the General Assembly Hall of the United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA. In his inaugural address following the swearing-in, Dr. Khalilur Rahman outlined a concrete vision for the General Assembly’s collective and effective role in maintaining global peace, advancing multilateral diplomatic relations, achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and addressing climate change risks.
According to the official UN schedule, following the swearing-in proceedings, Dr. Khalilur Rahman presided over the first plenary meeting of the 81st Session of the General Assembly. With representatives and diplomats from 193 member states in attendance, this inaugural assembly officially launched Bangladesh’s historic leadership term at the 81st UN General Assembly.
