Bangladesh has reiterated its strong commitment to United Nations peacekeeping, emphasising readiness to further strengthen contributions in close partnership with the UN and the international community.
The assurance came at a high-level event hosted by the Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the UN in New York.
The Mission organised a luncheon in honour of Heads of Military Components and Force Commanders serving in UN peacekeeping operations, according to a message received in Dhaka on Thursday.
United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Operational Support Atul Khare, Acting Military Adviser of the Office of Military Affairs Cheryl Pearce, distinguished Force Commanders, senior UN officials, and diplomats attended the programme.
In his welcome remarks, Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury, expressed deep appreciation for the leadership of Force Commanders and Heads of Military Components who serve in some of the most challenging missions worldwide.
He paid tribute to peacekeepers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and underscored Bangladesh’s continued dedication to global peace and security.
He reaffirmed the country’s readiness to enhance contributions in close collaboration with the UN.
The event was moderated by Defence Attaché Brigadier General Mohammad Golam Rabbani, who concluded the programme by thanking the distinguished guests for their participation and reaffirming Bangladesh’s resolve to remain a steadfast partner in UN peacekeeping.
