Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen underscored the need for meaningful mutual cooperation, improvement in response to health-related emergency situations, and an increase in female participation to tackle the challenges posed by the unprecedented pandemic in establishing world peace.

Speaking at a seminar on "Army Chiefs' Conclave" yesterday, Momen said Bangladesh is committed to maintaining stability and peace in the world.

Bangladesh Army organised the seminar with the participation of local and foreign military and civilian dignitaries.

The main discussion of the seminar was "Future Trend of Global Conflict: Role of UN Peacekeepers".

Keynote speakers at the event were Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh General Aziz Ahmed, Chief of Army Staff of India General MM Naravane, Deputy Chief of Operations of Bhutan Army Brigadier General Darji Rinchen, Force Commander of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali Lieutenant General Dennis Gyllensporre and Force Commander of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Region Lt Gen Sidki Daniel Traore, says an ISPR media release.

Bangladesh Army Chief General Aziz Ahmed said due to the rise of anti-state elements, use of modern technology, political crises, changing geo-politics and geo-strategic locations, it has gradually become challenging and complicated to carry out UN Peacekeeping operations.

He emphasised upon strengthening capacity of peacekeepers by modern training, community-based information sharing, using modern technology, revising the UN charter and building institutional infrastructure.

Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane pointed out the current challenges of peacekeepers.

To overcome the challenges, he placed emphasis on participatory peacekeeping activities, proper logistical support, increase of budget and flexibility in UN's stance.