New York, 31 March 2023:
“The recently adopted UN General Assembly Resolution requesting for an advisory opinion
of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on obligations of States in respect of climate change
recognizes the link between climate change and displacement of affected persons”-said Foreign
Secretary Masud Bin Momen while speaking today at a panel discussion organized by IOM during
its 2023 International Dialogue on Migration held at the United Nations Headquarters. 
Referring to the extreme vulnerability of Bangladesh to climate change, Foreign Secretary
Momen shared the various initiatives undertaken by the Government of Bangladesh in addressing
the impact of climate change including displacements which includes, among others, the Eighth Five
Year Plan’ incorporating action point to address the environment, climate change adaptation and
mitigation; establishment of Climate Change Trust Fund and launching of ‘Mujib Climate Prosperity
Plan’. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has also undertaken the biggest housing project for climate
migrants in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, the “Khurushkul Special Ashrayan Project”, he further added.
Expressing concern over the inadequate action of the international community on the
protection of persons displaced by climate change and associated disaster, he urged to scale up
global actions including climate financing. In this context, he called upon development partners to
extend financial support for implementing the recently launched Bangladesh’s national adaptation
plan 2023-2050.
Earlier today, Foreign Secretary held a bilateral meeting with Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-
Secretary-General for Department of Peace Operations at the United Nations Headquarters. During
the meeting USG Lacroix thanked the Government of Bangladesh for serving the UN peacekeeping
operations as the top troops and police contributing country with dignity, sincerity and high
professionalism. Foreign Secretary Momen requested USG to appoint more officers from
Bangladesh in the Department of Peace Operations. In return, USG assured to work more closely
with Bangladesh in this regard.
Permanent Representative Muhammad Abdul Muhith accompanied Foreign Secretary in the
Meeting.