Dhaka, June 2 -- Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Tuesday congratulated Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on his election as president of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

"Congratulations to FM Dr Khalilur Rahman of Bangladesh on his election as President of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly," he said, UNB reports.

In a message posted on his verified X account, Jaishankar said he looks forward to working closely with Dr Khalilur to advance their shared priorities and strengthen multilateral cooperation.

Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman was elected president of the 81st session of the UNGA after defeating Cyprus in the election held at the UN headquarters in New York on Tuesday.

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