RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir emphasised that global peace today is confronted with ever evolving threats and challenges.
The COAS expressed these views at the opening ceremony of the 28th Annual Conference of International Association of Peacekeeping Training Centre (IAPTC) being hosted for the first time in Pakistan at the Centre for International Peace and Stability (CIPS), NUST, Islamabad from Nov 4 to 8, 2024.
In his keynote address to the august gathering, the Pakistan Army chief said despite the numerous peacekeeping endeavours by the UN and other organisations, the plight of innocent Kashmiris and Palestinians serve as a stark reminder that still a lot needs to be done.
The event officially commenced with the inauguration of new CIPS building by Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir.
Under Secretary General, Department of Peace Operations, Jean Pierre Lacroix, United Nation’s police advisor, acting deputy military advisor, foreign sectary of Pakistan and NUST Rector accompanied the chief guest during inauguration and opening ceremony of the conference.
Jean Pierre Lacroix acknowledged Pakistan’s contributions to UN peacekeeping operations and appreciated Pakistan for hosting the 28th IAPTC Annual Conference.
Earlier on arrival, the COAS was received by Inspector General Training and Evaluation (IGT&E), Lt Gen Fayyaz Hussain Shah.