Bangladesh will play important role in G20 Summit: Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said Bangladesh will play an important role in the 18th G20 Summit scheduled to be held in New Delhi on September 9 and 10.

By participating in the G20 Summit, Bangladesh will give suggestions to fulfill the goals of the alliance, he said.

The foreign minister was speaking as the chief guest at the opening session of a discussion titled “G20 Summit: Dhaka to New Delhi” at Foreign Service Academy on Thursday (August 31).

Momen said Bangladesh will highlight the issues of capacity in various issues including poverty alleviation, climate change, women’s empowerment.

“Bangladesh’s participation in the upcoming G20 Summit also aligns with our value-driven diplomatic efforts to champion the cause of sustainable development globally,” he said.

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma and Ambassador Mohammad Ziauddin, who is discharging his responsibilities as the Bangladesh Sherpa for G20, spoke at the opening session.

President of the Bangladesh Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry and G20 Employer Advocate Selima Ahmad, MP, also spoke at the session.