Bangladesh has called for stronger international commitment and collective action to make the right to development a reality for all nations.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam made the call while addressing a high-level event on the right to development at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Wednesday, according to a press release from the ministry.
“The realization of the right to development requires the commitment, responsibility and collective action of all nations,” she said.
The event was organised by the President of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly and Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman during the UN high-level week. It marked the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the UN Declaration on the Right to Development, which recognises development as an inalienable human right and promotes inclusive, sustainable and participatory development.
In her remarks, the State Minister highlighted the Government’s pro-people development agenda, including the Family Card and Farmer Card initiatives. She also underscored the role of women and youth as partners in development and the vision of a “Rainbow Nation” where no one is left behind.
Shama Obaed further proposed a few priorities that include a fairer global financial architecture, predictable and equitable development and climate finance, equitable access to technology and AI, and a legally binding framework to turn the right to development into accountability.
The event brought together Member States and stakeholders to reaffirm the right to development and advance shared prosperity.
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