UN unanimously adopts Bangladesh's resolution 'Culture of Peace'

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has unanimously adopted Bangladesh’s flagship resolution on the 'Culture of Peace.'

Ambassador Muhammad Abdul Muhith, the Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN in New York, introduced the resolution at the UNGA on Wednesday.

He highlighted the continued relevance of culture of peace in today's world, characterised by complex challenges and boundless opportunities.

"Indeed, it is more urgent today than ever to promote a culture of peace; to prioritize dialogue and rapprochement over violence and confrontation," Ambassador Muhith said.

This resolution was first adopted on September 13, 1999, during the first tenure of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Since then, Bangladesh has been facilitating this resolution at the assembly every year and also convening a high-level forum on the culture of peace in the General Assembly.

The last High-Level Forum, which was held on September 6, 2022, focused on the transformative role of culture of peace to ensure justice, equality, and inclusion for advancing peace-building.

This year, the resolution centred on collective efforts to address global risks and challenges with the United Nations playing a central role.

Ambassador Muhith said the resolution has, over time, grown in relevance and evolved into a dominant theme, finding larger footprints and recognition in all major UN discourses.

“In the rapidly changing global situation, it has proved to be a useful means to complement UN Charter obligations of maintaining peace in the world,” he added.

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