Bangladesh Reiterates Strong Commitment to UN Peacekeeping at Mission Event

USANewsOnline.Com Desk, New York : The Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the UN hosted a luncheon in honor of the Heads of Military Components and Force Commanders serving in United Nations peacekeeping missions at the Mission 15 April hosted by the Permanent Representative of Bangladesh Ambassador Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury. The event was attended by the 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 Lieutenant General Cheryl Pearce along with distinguished Force Commanders, senior UN officials and diplomats.
In his welcoming remarks, the Permanent Representative of Bangladesh Ambassador Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury expressed deep appreciation for the leadership of Force Commanders and Heads of Military Components serving in challenging UN peacekeeping missions.
Paying rich tribute to the peacekeepers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, Ambassador Chowdhury underscored Bangladesh’s readiness to further strengthen its contributions in partnership with the United Nations and the international community.
The programme was moderated by Brigadier General Mohammad Golam Rabbani the Defence Attaché of the Mission who concluded the event by expressing his sincere gratitude to all distinguished guests for their presence. Press Release
Photo credit : Press Wing, Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the United Nations.