Bangladesh, Dec. 7 -- UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has praised Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's leadership in addressing the issue of climate change in the international arena.

He also mentioned Bangladesh's remarkable contribution to peace operations as well as the reputation and professionalism of Bangladeshi peacekeepers.

The UN chief made the remarks when Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations Rabab Fatima presented her credentials to the UN Secretary General (SG) at the UN Headquarters on Friday.

Guterres recalled his meeting with Prime Minister Hasina during the 25th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP25) held in Madrid last week.

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