Dhaka calls for collaborative global action for safe, regular migration
Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin today called for collaborative global action to tackle shared challenges in implementing the Global Compact for Migration (GCM).
The GCM aims to ensure safe and regular migration, he underscored at the National Consultation for the Regional Review of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM) at Hotel InterContinental in the capital, said a foreign ministry's press release.
The Bangladesh Migration Compact Taskforce, supported by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Bangladesh, under the joint leadership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment organised the event.
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The national consultation provided a platform to assess Bangladesh's progress as a GCM Champion Country in the GCM implementation.
The foreign secretary said, "Human mobility lies at the heart of today's global transformations and can be a powerful driver for achieving zero poverty and zero unemployment, aligning with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus's goal of Three Zeroes."
Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Secretary Md Ruhul Amin said, "Through collective efforts, Bangladesh aims to refine strategies that address the challenges, enhance the rights and well-being of migrants, and align with global best practices for sustainable development."
IOM Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific Iori Kato said the GCM remains invaluable in guiding migration governance.
It responds to new challenges such as climate change, post-pandemic recovery, while contributing to the sustainable development goals, he added.
