Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud will attend the UN programme in New York marking the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers on May 30.
He will also join a function to be jointly hosted by the Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the United Nations and Austria said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday.
After attending the 4th International Conference on "Small Island Developing States: Charting the Course toward Resilient Prosperity" in Antigua and Barbuda, he will be paying a three-day visit to the USA.
During his three-day visit to New York, the foreign minister will have meetings with Secretary General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres, Under Secretary General for Peacekeeping Operations, the Special Envoy of the Secretary General of the United Nations in Myanmar, the President of the 78th General Assembly of the United Nations.
He will address the ambassadors of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation-OIC countries on the Rohingya situation in New York.
Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York, Mohammad Abdul Muhith, Director General of the North American Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Khandaker Masudul Alam, Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mir Akram Uddin Ahmad, are participating as members of the country's delegation in the SEEDS conference and a busy visit to New York.
Bangladesh Ambassador to its Permanent Mission in the UN Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Director General of the North American Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Khandaker Masudul Alam, Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mir Akram Uddin Ahmad, are participating as members of the country's delegation in the SIDS conference.
International Day of UN Peacekeepers
Bangladesh is one of the largest contributors to peacekeeping operations. Since 1988, 188,558 Bangladeshi peacekeepers have participated in 63 UN missions in over 40 countries.
Bangladesh Army has served in 43 missions worldwide, with over 6,000 peacekeepers currently deployed.
The UN always appreciates Bangladesh for its "Steadfast and remarkable contribution" to peacekeeping operations over the years.
On the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, the UN honours their extraordinary contributions to international peace and security.
Since 1948, more than two million peacekeepers have served in 71 missions, helping countries navigate the difficult path from war to peace. Currently, more than 76,000 peacekeepers from more than 120 countries are deployed in 11 global operations.
Their hard work and commitment help foster peace and stability for millions impacted by conflict. Despite evolving challenges, peacekeepers remain steadfast in safeguarding civilians, saving and transforming lives and promoting peace.
This year, the United Nations commemorates the International Day of Peacekeepers under the theme, "Fit for the Future: Building Better Together."
This theme acknowledges UN Peacekeeping's crucial role in helping countries transition from conflict to peace over 75 years and supports the Secretary-General's New Agenda for Peace to address future crises and conflicts effectively.
It emphasizes the importance of fostering collaboration and innovation to address the evolving challenges of peacekeeping effectively. As global conflicts continue to change, UN Peacekeeping operations continue to adapt to the unique needs and circumstances of each mission.
The upcoming Summit of the Future in September presents a unique opportunity to reaffirm UN's commitment to peacekeeping and to address the challenges that lie ahead.
Despite the challenges, the UN said, peacekeepers persevere, alongside many partners, in the collective pursuit of peace.
The International Day pays tribute to the service and sacrifice of peacekeepers and the resilience of the communities that they serve. It honours the more than 4,000 peacekeepers who have lost their lives serving for peace.
