ISLAMABAD, May 29 (APP):President, Asif Ali Zardari on Friday paid tribute to United Nations peacekeepers serving across the world, praising their dedication, professionalism and sacrifices on the occasion of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. In his message issued here by the Presidency, President Zardari said Pakistan joined the international community in honouring UN peacekeepers working in difficult and dangerous conditions to maintain global peace and security. The president …
President Zardari pays tribute to UN Peacekeepers on Int’l day
ISLAMABAD, May 29 (APP):President, Asif Ali Zardari on Friday paid tribute to United Nations peacekeepers serving across the world, praising their dedication, professionalism and sacrifices on the occasion of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers.
In his message issued here by the Presidency, President Zardari said Pakistan joined the international community in honouring UN peacekeepers working in difficult and dangerous conditions to maintain global peace and security.
The president paid special tribute to the 183 Pakistani peacekeepers who lost their lives while serving under the UN flag, describing their sacrifices as a symbol of Pakistan’s enduring commitment to international peace.
Highlighting Pakistan’s longstanding role in UN peacekeeping missions, President Zardari said the country had remained among the leading troop-contributing nations for more than six decades. He noted that over 270,000 Pakistani peacekeepers had served with distinction in 48 United Nations missions across four continents.
He also acknowledged the growing contribution of Pakistani women peacekeepers in UN operations, saying their role reflected Pakistan’s commitment to the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter.
Referring to the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP), the president said Pakistan continued to host one of the oldest UN peacekeeping missions. He said the mission’s continued presence reaffirmed the international community’s responsibility to support a just and lasting resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with relevant UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
President Zardari said UN peacekeepers were playing a vital role in conflict-affected regions by protecting civilians, supporting humanitarian assistance and helping maintain essential services such as hospitals and schools.
“At a time of growing global uncertainty and conflict, United Nations peacekeeping remains an important instrument for the maintenance of international peace and security,” he said.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s strong support for UN peacekeeping efforts, the president expressed solidarity with peacekeepers serving under the UN flag in pursuit of peace and stability around the world.
