Peacekeepers strengthen Bangladesh’s ties with host countries: Momen

Publish: 7:38 PM, August 21, 2021 | Update: 7:38 PM, August 21, 2021

DHAKA, – Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today said Bangladeshi UN peacekeepers deployed in various countries are helping their motherland diplomatically in strengthening ties with the host countries.

“The role of our peacekeepers is helping in developing our relations with the receiving countries,” said the foreign minister, who is currently visiting South Sudan.

Dr Momen made the remarks while visiting Bangladesh contingent (BANBATT 4) deployed in the Wau province of South Sudan on Friday, a foreign ministry press release said here today.

While lauding the commendable contributions of the Bangladesh peacekeepers in the UN Peacekeeping Missions, the minister appreciated those peacekeepers who are engaged in different welfare works apart from peacekeeping activities.

The Bangladesh peacekeepers informed the Foreign Minister that they are engaged in social development and welfare work in Wau like providing medicine and veterinary assistance to the local people.

During the visit, the local governor of Wau along with the provincial ministers met with the Bangladesh minister at the UNMISS compound in Wau province.

The governor highly acclaimed the role of Bangladesh peacekeepers and lauded humane services offered by them in Wau.

He expressed their desire to establish cooperation between Wau province and Bangladesh in different areas like education, ICT and agriculture.

The governor suggested that more female personnel may be deployed in the Bangladesh contingent.

Bangladesh non-resident ambassador to South Sudan and Deputy Force Commander of UNMISS were present.

Upon his arrival at the UNMISS compound, the foreign minister was presented with a guard of honour by a smart contingent of the Bangladesh peacekeepers.

The Bangladesh contingent organized spectacular fits which were displayed by Bangladesh peacekeeping members. Both male and female performers displayed their acrobatic and defensive skills.