Islamabad (Web Desk): The International Day of United Nations (UN) Peacekeepers is being observed today (Wednesday) across the globe, including Pakistan, to highlight role of UN peacekeeping forces for world peace.
The theme for 2024 International Day of UN Peacekeepers is “Fit for the future, building better together”.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to their services saying that the UN missions had been critical in maintaining peace and protecting civilians in conflict zones.
Besides paying tribute to the service and sacrifice of peacekeepers, the Day also honours more than 4,000 peacekeepers who have lost their lives serving for peace.
Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed special gratitude for the Pakistani peacekeepers who had made significant contributions.
“230,000 military personnel, including our brave Pakistani female peacekeepers, have made the nation proud since 64 years of our commitment to the UN peacekeeping. Among these were 181 martyrs who sacrificed their lives for global peace, we also pay tribute to them.
Their selfless act of courage and sacrifice will forever be etched in our hearts,” PM Shehbaz wrote on his X (formerly Twitter) timeline.
The prime minister reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to its pursuit of peace and justice and to building a future “where peace prevails and humanity thrives.”
In a statement, the Inter Services-Public Relations (ISPR) said Pakistan’s contributions to UN peacekeeping are a testament to its commitment to international peace and security.
It said Pakistani peacekeepers will continue towards uplift of local communities in troubled regions.
Pakistani peacekeeping forces are playing an important role in accomplishing the mission of the United Nations peacekeeping forces with great skill and dedication.
According to the UN, since 1948, more than two million uniformed and civilian personnel have helped countries in transition from war to peace.
Today, more than 70,000 peacekeepers serve in 11 missions deployed in hotspots around the world.