CAIRO, 5 February, 2021 (TON): The 15^th session of the UN Peace-building Commission (PBC) has been chaired by Egypt elected for the first time, says the Egyptian Foreign Ministry.

During an official commission meeting at the UN’S headquarters in New York, the elections took place.

Egypt’s election to chair the session came after the UN African group chose the country to represent Africa, and follows its reelection as a member of the PBC with the highest number of votes in December 2020.

Egypt’s election is the culmination of diplomatic efforts since the commission was founded in 2005, Mohammed Idris, Egypt’s permanent representative to the UN said.

According to the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, Egypt has been elected to chair the 15th session of the UN Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) for the first time, succeeding Canada,

Mohammed Idris, Egypt’s permanent representative to the UN, said that Egypt’s election is the culmination of diplomatic efforts since the commission was founded in 2005.

The election demonstrates the international and African confidence in Egypt’s ability to continue its effective contribution to strengthening the role of the peace-building system at the UN, he added.

Idris said that the meeting had witnessed a review of the priorities of the Egyptian chairing of the PBC, adding that the interventions of the committee members showed appreciation for Egypt’s pioneering role in peace efforts.

It is observed that the country, Egypt is eager to maximize the benefits from the advisory role within the UN system for consistently playing part in building peace.