Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus has departed Dhaka for New York, USA, to attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
A Qatar Airways flight QR-643, carrying Yunus and his entourage, departed Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport around 5:05 am on Monday.
A 57-member delegation led by the Chief Adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh will participate in this session. The high-level debate of the 79th UNGA will commence on September 24.
The Chief Adviser is scheduled to deliver a speech during the general debate of the General Assembly on September 27. It is expected that he will highlight his strong conviction in building a state system that is people-oriented, welfare-focused, and dedicated to the public interest in his speech.
This year, the theme of the United Nations general debate is "Leaving no one behind: Acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development, and human dignity for present and future generations."