They reaffirmed the importance of all UN member states adhering to their commitments to free expression, peaceful assembly and elections, inter alia, as outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
“We support and promote democratic governance as a set of values and principles for meaningful participation, equality, security and inclusive human and economic development,” the statement said.
“We, as friends and partners of Bangladesh, are eager to support its success, reaffirming the importance of free, fair, inclusive and peaceful electoral processes in the spirit of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.”