NEW DELHI, June 12, 2023 (BSS) - Foreign Minister Dr A K Abdul Momen today 
attended "G20 Development Minister's Meeting (G20 DMM)" at Varanasi in the 
Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Foreign Ministers, Ministers and delegates from a number of G20 countries as 
well as guest countries attended the meeting, which primarily focused on 
multilateralism, progress of implementation of SDGs and Green Development.

Dr Momen intervened at the various sessions of the G20 DMM where he 
emphasized on upholding the true spirit of multilateralism for greater 
interest of the Global Community. 

He stressed on the challenges faced by the Countries of Global South and 
called for support from developed countries on means of implementation, 
financing and capacity building.

Momen highlighted various steps and achievements made by Bangladesh under the 
dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in implementation of SDGs, 
Green Development and adopting various initiatives to facilitate the 
'Lifestyle for Environment' Mission. 

Foreign Minister of Bangladesh met his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar on the 
sidelines of the G20 DMM. 

Both Foreign Ministers expressed satisfaction on the existing excellent 
bilateral relations between the two countries.

They discussed issues of bilateral interests and the various important events 
which are expected to take place in the coming days. 

Dr Momen appreciated India for successfully steering the G20 meetings and 
their leadership role in addressing the global challenges under India's G20 
presidency.

Both Foreign Ministers expressed satisfaction on various achievements which 
have been taken in the recent time. 

Dr Momen also met Dr Mohamad Maliki bin Osman, Minister at the Prime 
Minister's Office, Singapore and Ms Isobel Coleman, Deputy Administrator of 
USAID.

During his meeting with the Singaporean Minister, Dr Momen emphasized on 
expanding the areas of cooperation with Singapore and employing more people 
from Bangladesh. 

He, During his meeting with Deputy Administration of USAID, stressed on 
robust partnership between Bangladesh and USAID that has spanned for more 
than five decades.

During both the meeting, Foreign Minister sought support for early and 
sustainable repatriation of all the displaced Rohingyas to their homeland in 
the Rakhine State of Myanmar.