BD committed to UN-led global anti-terrorism cooperation

Bangladesh has expressed its commitment to global security collaboration and alignment with the UN conventions on counter-terrorism.

The commitment was made at a high-level conference titled "Strengthening International Counter-Terrorism Cooperation and Building Agile Border Security Mechanisms," which began in Kuwait City on Monday.

Adviser to Foreign Affairs Md. Touhid Hossain is leading the Bangladesh delegation at the conference.

In his address to the ministerial session, the adviser reaffirmed Bangladesh's policy of zero tolerance for terrorism, said a foreign ministry spokesperson.

The adviser stressed the importance of a human rights-centered approach to counter-terrorism, cautioning against politically misused security measures and highlighting Bangladesh's ongoing reforms to protect fundamental freedom.

Mr. Hossain also advocated for responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in security and border management, emphasising that AI must respect human rights and be tailored to local contexts. He also urged the nations with advanced technology to share their expertise, fostering a globally coordinated approach to combat terrorism.

The adviser concluded with a message underscoring the essence of multilateralism in counter-terrorism, noting that true security is achieved only when every society is safeguarded. "In today's interconnected world, no society is truly safe until every society is safe," he affirmed.

This high-level conference marks the fourth iteration of the Dushanbe Process, an initiative launched in 2018 to foster collaboration on counter-terrorism and border security among the countries in Central Asia.

The conference is especially important, as it broadens the scope and impact of the Dushanbe Process beyond Central Asia for the first time, aligning with efforts to strengthen the implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy.

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