Dhaka, Sep 19 (V7N) – Prof Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, is set to participate in the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York next week. This marks a significant moment for Yunus, as he is expected to share his government's economic strategies and outline areas where the global community can contribute to stabilizing Bangladesh’s economy.

Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain, who will accompany Prof Yunus, mentioned that the chief adviser will lead a small delegation to the UNGA. Only officials with direct responsibilities will attend, with minimal time allocated for side meetings due to Yunus' short stay in New York.

Prof Yunus is scheduled to depart Dhaka early Tuesday morning, though further details will be announced by Foreign Adviser Hossain in a media briefing on Saturday.

South Asian expert Michael Kugelman emphasized that Prof Yunus' attendance at the UNGA provides an opportunity to communicate his government’s economic objectives and reform plans. According to Kugelman, Yunus should focus on governance strategies, efforts to restore democracy, and addressing Bangladesh’s most pressing humanitarian issue, the Rohingya crisis. Kugelman believes it would be crucial for Yunus to advocate for increased international support for the Rohingya refugees.

The 79th UNGA session officially opened on September 10, with the high-level General Debate slated for September 24. Heads of State and Government will convene on September 22-23 to discuss critical global governance challenges exposed by recent global crises.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for countries to utilize the Summit of the Future, which begins on September 22, to tackle current and emerging global challenges, reform outdated institutions, and establish a more effective international system. Guterres stressed the urgency of compromise among Member States, highlighting potential breakthroughs in areas such as Security Council reform, governance measures for Artificial Intelligence, and financial support for developing nations.

The Summit, which will bring together world leaders and activists, is expected to conclude with the adoption of a "Pact for the Future," setting the stage for future international cooperation and governance reforms.

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