Bangladesh Foreign Minister Rahman Elected as President of the 81st UN General Assembly
Quick Look
- Bangladesh Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud Rahman took the oath and took office after being elected as the president of the 81st UN General Assembly on June 2.
- In the first session, he emphasized the need to re-establish trust, emphasizing global challenges such as trust deficit, conflicts, development challenges and climate crisis.
- The 81st General Assembly meetings will begin on September 22 in New York, and Turkish President Erdoğan will speak in the fourth place on the first day.
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Why It Matters
The UN General Assembly is one of the most important diplomatic forums that meets every year in New York and determines the international agenda. The 81st session will start with the theme of restoring trust and managing global transformation.
The first session of the 81st UN General Assembly was held after Bangladesh Foreign Minister Rahman was elected president on June 2 and took the oath this morning.
Speaking at the opening of the meeting, which started with a moment of silence, Rahman promised to fulfill his responsibilities in the best possible way, with the principles of justice, independence and honesty.
Pointing out that there are serious challenges ahead of the UN, Rahman said, "The UN has often failed to meet the expectations expected from us. Conflicts continue to cause great human suffering. Development gains remain weak and fragile. Climate impacts are intensifying. All of these challenges have put the trust in multilateralism under great pressure." he said.
Stating that the widening trust gap tests the trust in international institutions and collective action, Rahman said, "We must close this gap through dialogue, renewed cooperation and result-oriented work. Indeed, trust is the silent power behind every understanding we reach, every agreement we sign and every decision we accept." he said.
The 81st UN General Assembly will begin on September 22
The 81st UN General Assembly talks, which bring together world leaders every year in New York, USA, will start on September 22 with the theme "Restoring trust, managing transformation: A UN that delivers results for everyone".
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is expected to speak in the fourth place on the first day of the 81st UN General Assembly, which is known as the high-level week and will host the speeches of the leaders.
High-level participation from 190 countries is expected in the General Assembly.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The 81st UN General Assembly will adopt a concrete action plan on restoring trust.
Possible · Within weeks
Türkiye will play an active role in climate finance and regional security during its General Assembly.
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What 구체적인 reforms will be proposed at the UN under Rahman's presidency?
- What concrete steps will member states take to close the trust gap?
- What issues will the USA and other powerful countries prioritize in this session?
