Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman returned to Bangladesh after winning the presidency of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Speaking to journalists at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he described his victory as the result of collective effort and sincere support from all involved.

When asked whether he would continue as foreign minister while serving as UNGA president, Rahman recalled that former foreign minister Humayun Rashid Choudhury had successfully held both positions four decades ago, even without modern communication tools. He noted that technological advancements now make managing such responsibilities smoother.

Rahman further stated that he had already clarified his position on holding both roles. He mentioned that the current UNGA president before him had been Germany’s foreign minister but could not continue in that role after his party lost the election.