Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus Advocates for SAARC Revival in Powerful UN General Assembly Address

Sep 27, 2025 07:19 am CST

During his address at the 80th UN General Assembly session, Bangladesh's interim government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus called for revitalizing the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). Emphasizing mutual respect and shared prosperity, Yunus highlighted SAARC's potential to improve welfare for millions across South Asia despite political challenges that have prevented summits since 2014. He also discussed Bangladesh's ongoing efforts to enhance regional connectivity through multiple international initiatives.