The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Foreign Adviser Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury Friday said Bangladesh remains unswervingly committed to the goals of the United Nations and hoped that the UN will stand by the country's efforts to realize its dream.

He made the remarks at a function commemorating the UN Day marking the 63rd anniversary of the organization at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre.

Prof. Dr. Wahiduddin Mahmood and UN Country Coordinator Renata Lok Dessallien also spoke at the function.

Describing the present day UN as the 'Parliament of Mankind', Iftekhar said Bangladesh, and the world, sees the UN as "a protector of sovereignty and territorial integrity, as keeper and builder of peace, as partner in development, and as ally in the fight against poverty, hunger and disease."