Dhaka, Sept. 25 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir on Thursday said the government is committed to promoting inclusive governance, social justice and equal opportunities.

"We seek to protect rights, empower women and youth, and foster social cohesion and sustainable peace," he said, adding that the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) can help advance these nationally led priorities.

The State Minister was speaking at the UN Peacebuilding Commission ministerial meeting in New York titled "National Ownership in Practice: Strengthening Inclusive State Institutions through International Peacebuilding Support."

He thanked Morocco for convening this meeting as PBC Chair.

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