UN commends Bangladeshi peacekeepers for exemplary role in peacekeeping operations

United Nations Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix, and Catherine Pollard visited Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official residence, Ganabhaban on Sunday morning, june 25.

They highly commended the Bangladeshi peacekeepers for their exemplary role in peacekeeping operations in countries facing conflicts.

During the meeting, they discussed various issues, including UN peacekeeping operations, climate change, and women's safety.

At the end of the meeting, a press briefing was conducted by the Prime Minister's Press Secretary, Ihsanul Karim.

The Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations stated that the United Nations has successfully completed 75 years of its peacekeeping operation.

Regarding this matter, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stated, "Bangladesh has been contributing to the United Nations peacekeeping missions with utmost dedication and professionalism for more than three decades. Bangladesh is the largest troops contributor to UN peacekeeping missions."

Prime Minister said, "Bangladesh is firmly committed to the women's safety and the increased participation of women in the UN peacekeeping mission."

United Nations Under-Secretary-General Catherine Pollard expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for Bangladesh's contribution to the trust fund to combat sexual exploitation and abuse.

In response, Sheikh Hasina stated, "Bangladesh is resolutely committed to ensuring women's safety and reiterates its 'zero tolerance' policy against sexual harassment and abuse. Bangladesh has taken strict punitive measures against individuals involved in sexual misconduct through investigations."

Regarding climate change, PM Hasina said, "Bangladesh is a vulnerable country, and the government is implementing effective measures to address the adverse impacts of climate change through its own resources."

PM's Ambassador-at-Large Mohammad Ziauddin, Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen, Principal Staff Officer of the Armed Forces Division Lieutenant General Waker-Uz-Zaman, Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun and Bangladesh Permanent Representative to the United Nations Muhammad Abdul Muhith, were present at the meeting.