The finance minister emphasized the need for the United Nations to prioritize global action on climate change and food security in order to alleviate poverty in today's world. He stated that addressing these issues is crucial for ensuring peace, as many countries, including Bangladesh, are experiencing natural disasters due to climate change, which are affecting food production and poverty alleviation efforts. He urged the UN to give maximum importance to these three issues. The remarks were made during a seminar marking United Nations Day, where former diplomat Afsarul Kader presented the key paper.