UN Resident Coordinator meets Chief Adviser, praises his “extremely successful” New York visit
UN Resident Coordinator meets Chief Adviser, praises his “extremely successful” New York visit

UN Resident Coordinator lauds Chief Adviser’s “highly successful” New York visit
United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh, Gwyn Lewis, today praised Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus for his “highly successful” visit to New York during the UN General Assembly (UNGA), as she paid a farewell call on him at the State Guest House Jamuna.
According to a press release from the Chief Adviser's Press Wing, Lewis commended Professor Yunus for his impactful participation in High-Level Week, during which he attended the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, held bilateral meetings with over a dozen world leaders, and addressed the landmark UN conference on the Rohingya crisis.
Lewis also highlighted the strong demonstration of national unity reflected in the diverse composition of the Bangladesh delegation, which for the first time included six leaders from major political parties.
The discussion underscored the importance of continued collaboration, innovation, and inclusive growth as Bangladesh prepares for its national elections in February next year and enters a new phase in its development journey.
Reflecting on her tenure, Lewis said, “Serving the people of Bangladesh over the past three and a half years has been one of the greatest honours and privileges of my career. I have witnessed firsthand the resilience, creativity, and generosity that define this nation. Working alongside government, civil society, and development partners has been deeply inspiring.”
She added, “I hold immense respect for Professor Yunus and his lifelong dedication to social innovation and equity—his leadership continues to inspire millions worldwide and shape global thinking on inclusive development.”
The release noted that during Lewis’s tenure, under the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (2022–2026), the UN partnered with the Bangladesh government to deliver programmes aligned with the country’s 8th Five-Year Plan. These initiatives focus on five strategic priorities: inclusive economic development, equitable human well-being, environmental resilience, participatory governance, and gender equality.
A major achievement during this period was the opening of a new OHCHR mission in Dhaka, strengthening the UN’s human rights presence and engagement in rights-based development.
The UN also supported Bangladesh’s preparation for graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, while advancing reforms in labour, health, and education sectors. Climate action remained a cross-cutting priority, with integrated programmes promoting environmental sustainability and disaster preparedness.
Lewis further praised Bangladesh’s leadership in global initiatives such as Early Warning for All, Transforming Education, and the Food Systems Summit, all of which made significant progress in 2023.
“Our partnership with Bangladesh is rooted in shared values and a vision for a prosperous, climate-resilient future,” she said. “We remain committed to ensuring that no one is left behind, with gender equality and human rights embedded in all our efforts.”
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