UN chief meets Khalilur ahead of UNGA 81st session opening

Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman, presiding over the opening of UN General Assembly 81st session on Monday 7 Sept 2026.

Ahead of the opening of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday met with Dr Khalilur Rahman of Bangladesh, President-elect of UNGA 81, in New York.

United Nations in Bangladesh extended its warmest congratulations and best wishes to Dr Khalilur Rahman as he assumes this important global leadership role.

The election took place at United Nations Headquarters in New York on June 2, in line with Rule 30 of the Rules of Procedure. 

Khalilur Rahman was elected to serve as President of the 81st session of the General Assembly.

In accordance with the established regional rotation, the President of the 81st session of the General Assembly was elected from the Asia-Pacific Group. - UNB