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Last updated: 26th June 2023

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UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, and UN Under-Secretary-General for Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance call on Foreign Minister

Dhaka, 25 June 2023:

Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, and Ms. Catherine Pollard, UN Under-Secretary-General for Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance jointly called on Foreign Minister Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen, MP at State Guest House Padma in Dhaka today.

During the discussion, Foreign Minister highlighted Bangladesh’s strong commitment to fulfil the UN’s target to increase women peacekeepers. Bangladesh is already increasing the number of women peacekeepers as per the UN’s Uniformed Gender Parity Strategy, he added. He also stressed that the safety and security of the peacekeepers should be ensured. Bangladesh has established Bangladesh Institute for Peace Support Operation and Training (BIPSOT) for providing regular and customized pre-deployment training to the Bangladeshi peacekeepers.

Foreign Minister also reiterated Bangladesh’s support to the UN’s effort to maintain global peace and security. Dr. Momen underscored the importance of recognizing the personal sacrifices of women peacekeepers. He observed that new digital technologies have created new scopes for effective peacekeeping operations.

The Under-Secretaries-General appreciated Bangladesh’s leading position as the Troop and Police contributing country in the UN Peacekeeping Missions. They also commended the proactive role and efforts of Bangladesh to increase women peacekeepers. They welcomed Bangladesh’s assurance to work together in the pursuit of global peace.

2023-06-25

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