DHAKA, 05 December 2021, (TON): President Abdul Hamid urged world leaders to work for ending discriminations based on race, faith, colour, religion and ethnicity and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

He highlighted how global inequities and injustices are the real threats to international peace.

He said "we must end discriminations based on race, faith, colour, religion and ethnicity, and ensure equal opportunities for all.”

President Hamid made the call while inaugurating the World Peace Conference 2021 that has brought together global thinkers, writers, poets, singers and political personalities, aiming to promote a culture of peace and tolerance, reports UNB.

He said “a fair international system is also essential for all peoples of the world. We shouldn’t forget that we live in a shared planet and we’ve shared responsibilities, too.”

Hamid said “Bangladesh believes that peace around the world is the best guarantee for our national security following the constitutional obligations.”

He added "we’ll continue our efforts to resolve conflicts through peaceful means and promote peace across the globe.”