The
head of United Nations peacekeeping Monday evening lauded Pakistan’s
“significant” contribution to the UN Peacekeeping Missions across the
world, saying, “We are proud of Pakistani soldiers.” “They (Pakistani
peacekeepers) are a source of pride for Pakistan as well as for the
United Nations,” Alain Le Roy, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping
Operations, told a distinguished gathering at an exhibition of
photographs celebrating 50 years of Pakistan’s participation in UN
peacekeeping operations.
The exhibition, arranged by the Pakistan Mission to the U.N., was opened last month by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at the mission’s premises in New York City.
Now it has been moved to UN Headquarters to enable more people to see some historic photographs of Pakistani soldiers and civilian administrators hard at work—building peace and bringing development in conflict zones.
Pakistan’s UN Ammbassador Abdullah Hussain Haroon welcomed the visitors to the exhibition, saying where ever the world body deployed Pakistani peacekeepers, they worked with dedication and did their best to advance the cause of peace.
In his brief remarks, Le Roy said, “I have seen them in action, and I have seen them performing... I am thankful for their service.” He pointed out that with over 10,000 troops, Pakistan is the top contributor to UN peacekeeping missions around the world.
Noting that the first Pakistani peacekeeper served in the Congo fifty years ago, Le Roy said Pakistan’s contribution has been consistent ever since, having served in 35 missions worldwide.
“They are involved now in nine of our operations, with large contingents in Congo, Sudan, Ivory Coast and Liberia.” At last month’s opening ceremony of the exhibition, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon paid glowing tributes to Pakistani peacekeepers for their service in hot spots around the world and in upholding UN’s values and goals. APP
Now it has been moved to UN Headquarters to enable more people to see some historic photographs of Pakistani soldiers and civilian administrators hard at work—building peace and bringing development in conflict zones.
Pakistan’s UN Ammbassador Abdullah Hussain Haroon welcomed the visitors to the exhibition, saying where ever the world body deployed Pakistani peacekeepers, they worked with dedication and did their best to advance the cause of peace.
In his brief remarks, Le Roy said, “I have seen them in action, and I have seen them performing... I am thankful for their service.” He pointed out that with over 10,000 troops, Pakistan is the top contributor to UN peacekeeping missions around the world.
Noting that the first Pakistani peacekeeper served in the Congo fifty years ago, Le Roy said Pakistan’s contribution has been consistent ever since, having served in 35 missions worldwide.
“They are involved now in nine of our operations, with large contingents in Congo, Sudan, Ivory Coast and Liberia.” At last month’s opening ceremony of the exhibition, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon paid glowing tributes to Pakistani peacekeepers for their service in hot spots around the world and in upholding UN’s values and goals. APP
