On the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81), a high-level bilateral meeting was held between Bangladesh and Thailand. Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul led their respective national delegations during the talks.
The pivotal meeting took place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA.
During the bilateral session, both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to elevating the existing friendly ties between Bangladesh and Thailand to new heights. The discussions focused primarily on expanding bilateral trade, attracting foreign direct investment, boosting economic development, and strengthening mutual cooperation.
Both heads of government agreed to work together on enhancing regional stability, improving trade connectivity between South and Southeast Asia, and addressing shared geopolitical issues on the global stage. They emphasized the importance of fostering joint public-private initiatives to unlock the untapped economic potential between the two nations.
Historic Address in Bengali at UNGA 81
On the same day as the bilateral talks, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman delivered Bangladesh’s national statement during the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly. Addressing the international community entirely in Bengali, he articulated Bangladesh’s firm stance on national growth, global peacebuilding, and urgent global climate action.
