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COAS baderted that Pakistan will continue to play its positive role for the maintenance of international peace, said ISPR
COAS affirmed that Pakistan will continue to play its positive role for the maintenance of international peace. PHOTO: ISPR
Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Jean Pierre Lacroix on Monday called General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the headquarters of the army in Rawalpindi: "The visiting dignitary acknowledged and appreciated the Pakistani army's sincere efforts in the United Nations peacekeeping operations, "inter-service public relations (ISPR) said in a statement
" [The] COAS baderted that Pakistan would continue to play its positive role by being one of the greatest peace and security under the flag of the United Nations, "added the wing of the military media.
The UN official paid a rich tribute to the Pakistani army. "We are extremely grateful to Pakistan for its warm welcome and Pakistan's outstanding contribution to UN peacekeeping missions," said Mr. Lacroix
. "This visit was also an opportunity to pay tribute to 156 Pakistani peacekeepers." The UN recognizes the sacrifice of seven Pakistanis
Lacroix also expressed special thoughts for the martyred staff, their families and extended the gratitude of the United Nations to all Pakistani peacekeepers who are currently serving in UN missions.
"Everyone paid a price for that and we are extremely grateful," he added. "The contributions of the Pakistani army and armed forces to our missions really make the difference and we believe that it is an outstanding contribution to the cause of peace and stability in the world."
Interior Minister Mohammad Azam Khan pledge to continue playing his positive role for the maintenance of international peace and security under the flag of the United Nations. He spoke to a delegation led by Lacroix to Islamabad
Lacroix appreciated Pakistan's role in the UN's international peacekeeping missions and said that his contributions are internationally recognized. Khan rebadured Pakistan's persistent efforts to maintain peace and harmony in the region.
In many cases, peacekeepers make the difference between the lives and deaths of these vulnerable civilians. 19659006] Lacroix also visited the Center for International Peace and Stability (CIPS) at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST).
While interacting with students and teachers, the visiting dignitary paid tribute to Pakistani sacrifices. CIPS was created in 2013 to provide peacekeeping training to national and international peacekeepers and was inaugurated by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon [at the time]. 19659005]. During the month, the UN honored seven Pakistanis, among 128 military, police and civilians from 38 countries, who lost the heir lives in serving in peacekeeping operations during the year 2017.
Pakistani peacekeepers participated in 44 peacekeeping missions in 26 countries around the world. Currently, more than 6,000 Pakistani soldiers are participating in various United Nations peacekeeping missions.
Pakistani contingents have traditionally been known for their unparalleled professionalism and commitment to the preservation of world peace
