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Published on September 28, 2014
"Your role in establishing world peace and security is praiseworthy," the UN secretary general said at a gala function marking the 40th anniversary of Bangladesh's membership to the United Nations.
Appreciating the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Ban Ki-moon said Bangladesh made important gains in the millennium development goals.
"I hope that the trend of Bangladesh's development would continue under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina," he said.
"My special tribute to congratulate Bangladesh and its people for the successes the country achieved in different sectors including MDGs and disaster management," he said.
Moon said Bangladesh advanced much in establishing "Sonar Bangla" as dreamt by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
"The picture we saw in Bangladesh in 2008 was fully different in 2011. During the period Bangladesh made stunning development," he said.
The UN secretary general also eulogised Bangladesh's firm commitment to the UN charter as well as is contribution to the UN peacekeeping mission.
Moon expressed his delight to join the function marking the 40th anniversary of Bangladesh's membership to the world body.
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