Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has sought support in the form of climate financing, rehabilitation of climate migrants, and transfer of green technology to address the challenges of climate change. He made the request when he met the Head of IMF and the Dutch Ministers in separate bilateral meetings on
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Pay compensation to climate vulnerable nations: FM
Bangladesh has called upon the developed countries -- responsible for the highest rates of global carbon emissions -- to pay compensation to the poorer nations for the losses and damages incurred through climate change. In an interview with ITV News, Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said it is fair and
FM-level Bangladesh-Kuwait Joint Commission proposed
Foreign Minister of Kuwait Sheikh Dr. Ahmed Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Sabah hasproposed Bangladesh forming a Joint Committee at Foreign Ministers level to take forward the relations through joint efforts.He also sought Bangladesh's assistance and cooperation in strengthening health institutions, food security, education, IT and cyber security. Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen
FM hopeful of getting 3.5m doses this month
Countries like Bangladesh need support for vaccine production: FM
Countries like Bangladesh that have the capability of producing vaccines should be allowed and supported in producing those, Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has said. He made the proposal while delivering his speech at the Asia Pacific high-level conference on Belt and Road Cooperation on "Promoting Cooperation on Combating the
Rich nations holding vaccines beyond need: FM
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Tuesday said Covid-19 vaccine has apparently become another "tool of exploitation" now, noting that some rich countries are holding back vaccine doses beyond their internal demands. "They (rich countries) assure us just saying, 'you don't worry', but nobody gives us vaccines. In some cases,
FM seeks UN roadmap for Rohingya repatriation
Bangladesh has sought a clear roadmap from the United Nations for repatriation of the Rohingyas to Myanmar. "We provided shelter to the Rohingyas out of humanitarian consideration. However, the solution to the crisis lies in their safe and sustainable repatriation to Myanmar, which couldn't even be commenced in the last four
Dhaka urges UN to take measures to resolve Rohingya crisis
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has urged the United Nations to take immediate steps to resolve the Rohingya crisis and help these displaced people return to their place of origin in Rakhine State with dignity. The Foreign Minister also recalled the efforts of the international community, including the General Assembly
Dhaka to press for early repatriation of Rohingyas
Bangladesh will reiterate its position seeking quick and sustainable repatriation of Rohingyas as Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen left here for New York on Sunday morning to attend two important events at the UN General Assembly (UNGA). One of the events will be on Myanmar's current situation where Bangladesh will
Formal announcement over vaccine coproduction soon: FM
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Thursday said they will hopefully be able to make a formal announcement soon on vaccine co-production in Bangladesh as there has been a progress in the ongoing negotiation. He, however, said it is up to them (vaccine-manufacturing countries) to choose local pharmaceutical companies for