The United Nations General Assembly has passed Bangladesh's signature resolution, titled "Follow-up to the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace," reasserting global dedication to mutual tolerance, open dialogue, solidarity, and harmonious living.

Presenting the document to the assembly, Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury, stressed that establishing harmonious, tolerant, and durable communities hinges on continuous conversation, shared empathy, honoring diversity, and strictly adhering to the UN Charter's foundational principles, according to an official statement released Saturday.

“Building peaceful, inclusive and resilient societies requires sustained dialogue, mutual understanding, respect for diversity and steadfast adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter,” Ambassador Chowdhury stated.

He expressed appreciation to participating member nations for their active involvement and overwhelming backing.

He urged the international community to reinvigorate joint actions aimed at choosing dialogue over division, collaboration over confrontation, and empathy over prejudice.

First introduced by Bangladesh in 1999, the landmark resolution has served for over two decades as the primary blueprint for the United Nations to promote peaceful coexistence worldwide.

The framework champions non-violence, social unity, and respect for differing backgrounds, while bolstering global initiatives to avert conflict, maintain harmony, and fortify multilateral partnerships.