Dhaka, 5 June 2024: The UNICEF Country Representative Sheldon Yett called on Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud, MP at the latter’s office today and thanked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for extending support for discharging his duties during the last nearly three years.

The Bangladesh Foreign Minister felicitated the UNICEF Representative for his services and assured of continued support to his successor. He recognised UNICEF’s support to Bangladesh towards achieving the child and maternal health related SDG targets. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to achieve Universal Health Coverage by 2030, with focus on both healthcare and nutrition.

The UNICEF Representative briefed the Foreign Minister about the agency’s work in support of the UN’s Joint Rohingya Response Plan. He also thanked Minister Mahmud for his invitation to the UNICEF Executive Director to visit Bangladesh at a mutually convenient time this year.

The Bangladesh Foreign Minister reiterated interest in working together with relevant international partners, including UNICEF, in advancing child rights and protection in the country.