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Bangladesh has voted in favour of United Nation's resolution titled, "Territorial Integrity of Ukraine: Defending the Principles of the UN Charter."
"We did so because we strongly believe that the purposes and principles of the UN Charter regarding respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, and peaceful settlement of all disputes must be complied universally for everyone, everywhere under all circumstances, without any exception," according to a statement issued by the foreign ministry today.
The UN General Assembly adopted the resolution last night that condemns Russia's "illegal so-called referendums" in regions within Ukraine's internationally-recognised borders, and demands it reverses its annexation declaration.
A total of 143 member states voted in favour, five voted against, and 35 abstained. The countries who voted against were Belarus, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Nicaragua, Russia and Syria.
A majority of those countries abstaining were African nations, alongside China and India.
Earlier, the UN Security Council failed to adapt a resolution condemning Russia's annexation of Ukraine's four regions as Russia vetoed.
The foreign ministry said Bangladesh believes that sovereignty and territorial integrity of any country within its internationally recognised borders should be respected.
"In this connection, we specially underscore the need to take similar uniform stand by the international community against the annexations of Palestinian and other Arab lands by Israel," the statement reads.
Bangladesh remains deeply concerned by the continuation of the conflict in Ukraine and its global socio-economic implications.
"We believe that antagonism like war or economic sanctions, counter-sanctions cannot bring good to any nation. Dialogue, discussion and mediation are the best ways to resolve crises and disputes," the foreign ministry statement also reads.
"As a firm believer of multilateralism, we will continue to stand with the United Nations and the office of the SG and supporting them in every way we can," it further added.
"We urge that in order to gain the trust and confidence of the people at all levels, the United Nations and the office of the SG must lead from the front and work to fulfill the expectations of all," it said.
Bangladesh, therefore, urges all parties in the conflict to play positive role for de-escalation and resume immediate diplomatic dialogue in order to settle all disputes by peaceful means, and refrain from taking any action that may endanger international peace and security.
The statement said all should work towards ending war and stopping arms race for the good of mankind.
"As member states of the UN, we must continue to work together to promote peace and development."
Bangladesh votes for UN resolution against Russia
Bangladesh has voted in favour of United Nation’s resolution titled, “Territorial Integrity of Ukraine: Defending the Principles of the UN Charter.”
