Dhaka reiterates commitment for complete disarmament

Bangladesh has reiterated its unwavering commitment to general and complete disarmament, a prerequisite for international peace and security.

Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin made the call at the first committee of the United Nations General Assembly on 8 October.

Bangladesh called for resolute collective action against persistent nuclear threats and underlined the inalienable rights of all states to peacefully use nuclear energy for agriculture, healthcare, and power generation.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh also called upon member states to harness artificial intelligence for peace, not conflict.

The foreign secretary also made statements at the second committee of UNGA79.

He highlighted the need to chart specific actions to deliver "Pact of the Future," comprehensive reform of the global financial system, including sovereign debt architecture, strong Climate Actions, addressing illicit financial flows, and resilience through economic diversification, youth-driven solutions, technological investment, and human capital development.