The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, New York

Chief Adviser Dr Fakhruddin Ahmed arrived here yesterday on an official visit to atend the 62nd session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

He arrived at the John F Kennedy International Airport, New York at 8.30 am local time by a flight of Emirates Airlines.

Bangladesh Ambassador to the United States Humayun Kabir and Bangladesh Permanent Representative to the UN Ismat Jahan welcomed the Chief Adviser at the airport

The Chief Adviser leads a high-powered delegation included Foreign Adviser Dr Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury, Cabinet Secretary Ali Imam Majumdar and Press Secretary Syed Fahim Munaim. Dr Fakhruddin was taken to the Intercontinental Barclay New York Hotel in a special motorcade where he will stay during the visit

As his first official programme, on September 24, the Chief Adviser will atend an informal welcoming get together hosted by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.

Dr Fakhruddin will co-chair a session on climate change with the Prime Minister of Netherlands.

On September 25, the Chief Adviser along with his spouse Neena Ahmed will participate a reception hosted by US President George W Bush and Mrs Bush.

The Chief Adviser will address the UN plenary session on September 27.

Dr Fakhruddin left Dhaka on Saturday night to atend the UNGA.