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Pakistan Celebrates Golden Years of Participation in UN Peacekeeping

The Government of Pakistan today celebrated 50 years of participation in United Nations peacekeeping.

Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon hailed the dedication of the Pakistani troops, police and civilian personnel who play a crucial role in helping people around the world recover from war.

"Peacekeeping is a credit to us thanks to the fine work of our troop-contributing countries - Pakistan a leader among them."- Mr. Ban

At the opening of a photo exhibition celebrating 50 years of Pakistan's participation in UN peacekeeping, Mr. Ban noted that Pakistan's contribution has been consistent ever since the first Pakistani peacekeeper served in the Congo 50 years ago. Pakistanis have served in 38 missions worldwide. They are involved now in nine of the UN's most dangerous operations, with large contingents in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Sudan, Côte d'Ivoire and Liberia.

From the women who are treated by female members of Pakistan's medical unit to children who play football on fields constructed by Pakistani troops, the services rendered by brave Pakistani troops, police and civilian personnel deserve profound gratitude, said the Secretary-General.

Source: United Nations