Bangladesh elected vice chair of UN Peacebuilding Commission for 2026
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Bangladesh has been elected Vice-Chair of the UN Peacebuilding Commission for 2026 at the Commission’s 20th session in New York. The election reflects international confidence in Bangladesh’s long-standing role in global peacebuilding efforts.
Bangladesh has been elected as Vice-Chair of the UN Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) for the year 2026 following the election of the five-member bureau at the UN Headquarters in New York on Thursday.
During the first meeting of the Commission’s 20th session, Morocco was elected Chair, while Germany, Brazil, Croatia, and Bangladesh were elected as Vice-Chairs.
The Peacebuilding Commission is an intergovernmental advisory body that supports peace efforts in conflict-affected countries and promotes post-conflict recovery, stability, and sustainable peace.
The Commission consists of 31 member states drawn from the UN General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, and the leading troop- and financial-contributing countries to the United Nations system.
Bangladesh has been a member of the Commission since its inception in 2005. It previously served as Chair in 2012 and as Vice-Chair in 2013 and 2023, highlighting its consistent engagement in global peace initiatives.
Bangladesh formally assumed charge as Vice-Chair on Friday during the first PBC meeting of the 20th session, following a brief ceremony attended by the President of the UN General Assembly and the Chef de Cabinet representing the UN Secretary-General.
In a statement, the Bangladesh delegation thanked Commission members for their trust and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to advancing the United Nations’ peacebuilding agenda and future action plans.
During the first meeting of the Commission’s 20th session, Morocco was elected Chair, while Germany, Brazil, Croatia, and Bangladesh were elected as Vice-Chairs.
The Peacebuilding Commission is an intergovernmental advisory body that supports peace efforts in conflict-affected countries and promotes post-conflict recovery, stability, and sustainable peace.
The Commission consists of 31 member states drawn from the UN General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, and the leading troop- and financial-contributing countries to the United Nations system.
Bangladesh has been a member of the Commission since its inception in 2005. It previously served as Chair in 2012 and as Vice-Chair in 2013 and 2023, highlighting its consistent engagement in global peace initiatives.
Bangladesh formally assumed charge as Vice-Chair on Friday during the first PBC meeting of the 20th session, following a brief ceremony attended by the President of the UN General Assembly and the Chef de Cabinet representing the UN Secretary-General.
In a statement, the Bangladesh delegation thanked Commission members for their trust and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to advancing the United Nations’ peacebuilding agenda and future action plans.
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