FA to attend UN Peacekeeping Ministerial in Berlin

Adviser Hossain left Dhaka for Germany on Monday, said a senior official at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He will return home on May 15.  

Leading up to the 80th anniversary of the United Nations and marking the 10-year anniversary of the Leaders' Summit on Peacekeeping, the 2025 Berlin UN Peacekeeping Ministerial is the latest in a series of meetings held at the head of State, government, or ministerial level.

It will serve as a high-level political forum to discuss the future of peacekeeping and for Member States to express and demonstrate their political support, said the UN officials.

It will also provide a platform for delegations to announce substantial pledges in support of closing capability gaps and adapting peace operations to better respond to existing challenges and new realities, in line with the pledging guide.

The UN Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025 will contribute to increased safety and security for peacekeepers deployed, and foster overall mission effectiveness. For their pledges, member states are encouraged to arrange partnerships where appropriate, for instance in training and capacity-building.

The Ministerial is being co-organised by the Federal Foreign Office and the Federal Ministry of Defence.

By hosting the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial in Berlin, Germany is providing a forum for the development of specific contributions to the UN’s future peacekeeping efforts.

The aim is to enhance the long-term effectiveness of UN peacekeeping missions, to promote greater acceptance of blue helmet missions and to improve security for peacekeepers deployed on these missions, reports UNB.