Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will leave for the United States on September 21 to attend the United Nations General Assembly session. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir said that Bangladesh's new vision and priorities will be highlighted on the world stage during this visit.

At a press conference organized at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday (September 13), the State Minister for Foreign Affairs presented various information about the visit and the government's policy position.

The State Minister said that during the visit to New York, several important sideline meetings will be held along with several bilateral meetings with world leaders. In addition to highlighting Bangladesh's vision on the world stage, various issues related to the country's interests will be discussed.

Regarding bilateral relations with India, the State Minister for Foreign Affairs said, 'Dhaka wants to build a new and effective relationship with India.'

Responding to a question regarding border killings, he said, "The killings on the border will be stopped and the related complications will be resolved through discussions through diplomatic channels."

At a press conference, Humayun Kabir criticized the appointment process of Saima Wazed Putul, former director of the World Health Organization (WHO) Southeast Asia region, saying, "She did not have the necessary qualifications to perform the duties of that position. The appointment process was flawed and the stench of corruption emanated from it."

He also said that Dhaka has decided to support the Maldivian candidate in the organization's next new appointment.

Highlighting the organization of a special sideline meeting to resolve the Rohingya crisis during his visit to the United States, the State Minister said, "The Rohingya issue will be of great importance in the meeting with world leaders."

In addition, regarding the return of money laundered abroad, the State Minister said, "Work has already begun to bring back money illegally laundered from Bangladesh and the process of seeking international cooperation is underway."