RAWALPINDI, Sep 19 (APP): Pakistani Blue Helmets (Peacekeepers) have undertaken daunting engineers’ tasks in complex and challenging operational environment to ensure protection of civilians which has always remained their top priority.
The Pakistani contingent worked day & night and protected over 250,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the worst flood effected areas of South Sudan.
“The professionalism of Pakistan Peacekeeping Contingent has been acknowledged by the Force Commander United Mission in South Sudan, Lieutenant General S Mohan from India,” an Inter Services Public Relations news release said on Thursday.
The ISPR said that in the line with mandate assigned by the United Nations Security Council, “the Pakistani Peacekeepers are performing their duties for maintenance of peace and security in South Sudan”.
“The acknowledgement has been made in form of a letter to Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir; in which the Indian General Officer commended professionalism, dedication and unwavering commitment of the Pakistani Peacekeepers.
“Moreover, the Indian General Officer specially acknowledged the role played by Brigadier Shafqat Iqbal as Sector Commander and Lieutenant Colonel Shahbaz Aslam as Commanding Officer.
“The Force Commander’s recognition serves as a testament to the Pakistani Army’s reputation as a reliable and capable partner in international peacekeeping efforts,” the ISPR said.
Pakistan, it added, “remains committed to play a pivotal role as a responsible member of the international community to help realize the ideals of global peace and security through active support in UN Peacekeeping Missions”.
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