New York, Jan 30 (V7N) — Bangladesh has been elected as a Vice-Chair of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) for 2026, marking another significant milestone in the country’s role in global peace efforts.

The five-member Bureau of the PBC was elected on Thursday (January 29) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York during the first meeting of the Commission’s 20th session. Morocco was elected as the President, while Bangladesh, Germany, Brazil and Croatia were chosen as Vice-Chairs.

The Peacebuilding Commission is mandated to support peace and stability in conflict-affected countries, working to prevent the recurrence of violence and promote sustainable peace.

The Commission comprises 31 member states, elected from countries contributing to various United Nations bodies.

Bangladesh has been a member of the Peacebuilding Commission since its inception. This marks the third time Bangladesh has been elected Vice-Chair, having previously served as President of the Commission on two occasions.

In a statement, the Bangladesh delegation expressed gratitude to the member states for entrusting the country with this responsibility. Bangladesh also reaffirmed its strong commitment to UN peacebuilding initiatives and its willingness to actively contribute to the Commission’s future work plans.

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