Bangladesh has reiterated its strong commitment to United Nations peacekeeping, highlighting its readiness to further strengthen contributions in partnership with the UN and the international community at a high-level mission event.

The Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the UN in New York hosted a luncheon in honour of Heads of Military Components and Force Commanders serving in UN peacekeeping missions at the Mission premises, according to a message received here on Thursday (16 April).

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, along with distinguished Force Commanders, senior UN officials and diplomats attended the event.

In his welcome remarks, Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to the UN Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury expressed deep appreciation for the leadership of Force Commanders and Heads of Military Components serving in challenging missions.

Paying tribute to peacekeepers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, he underscored Bangladesh’s continued commitment to global peacekeeping and its readiness to enhance contributions in close collaboration with the United Nations.

The programme was moderated by Defence Attaché Brigadier General Mohammad Golam Rabbani, who concluded the event by thanking the distinguished guests for their participation.