PM reaches NY for 78th UNGA session

UNB :
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reached New York to attend the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

The premier and her entourage flew by a regular flight of British Airways to land at the JKF International Airport, New York on Sunday night at 10:42pm (New York time).

Bangladesh Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Muhammad Abdul Muhith and Bangladesh Ambassador to the USA Muhammad Imran greeted the prime minister at the airport.

Besides, leaders of Awami League and its associate bodies were also present at the airport to welcome the Prime Minister.

During her stay in New York from September 17-22, the premier will attend the first day of the high-level General Debate of the 78th UNGA session at the General Assembly Hall of the UN Headquarters on September 19.

She will address it on September 22 between 1pm to 2pm local time.

Hasina is scheduled to join a dinner hosted by US President Joe Biden on September 19 as well.

On the sidelines of the UNGA session, she will also attend a number of high-level side events including Rohingya and climate change, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), universal health, and finance alongside taking part in several bilateral and courtesy meetings.