Pakistan provided over 200,000 troops in UN peacekeeping operations: PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD, May 29 (SABAH): Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has paid rich tribute to the efforts and sacrifices of Pakistani peacekeepers on the International Day of the United Nations Peacekeepers.

In a message, PM Shehbaz Sharif greeted the UN peacekeepers, who are proudly carrying out their duty for world peace

The Prime Minister said Pakistan provided over 200,000 troops in UN peacekeeping operations, which is a manifestation of Pakistan peacekeeping and peace-loving. He said acknowledgement of Pakistan’s sacrifices for world peace by the international community, including the incumbent Secretary General of the United Nations, is an honour. He said officers and men of the Pakistan peace mission have played a proud and exemplary from 1960 to 2022.

The Prime Minister said nation’s sons and daughters have demonstrated exemplary professionalism for worldwide peace and humanitarian service. He said that 169 sons of Pakistan embraced martyrdom during the peace operations and we salute them.

He also paid tribute to the services of the Armed Forces, Rangers, FC and Police for peacekeeping operations.