Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has lauded Sheikh Hasina's leadership, besides congratulating her on her reelection as prime minister, according to Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud.

The foreign minister said he met Guterres on Sunday in the Ugandan capital of Kampala, where Mahmud is attending the third South Summit of the Group of 77 after a summit of the Non-Aligned Movement.

The UN secretary-general appreciated Bangladesh's vital role in the call for reforming global financial architecture, Mahmud told bdnews24.com.

Guterres also praised Hasina for championing a number of UN-led global processes.

On behalf of the government and the people of Bangladesh, Mahmud commended the UN chief for his 'bold and crucial' r...