US acknowledges the efforts of UN Peacekeepers at UN Peacekeepers day
Thursday, May 31st, 2012 2:44:33 by Fayyaz Yaseen
US acknowledges the efforts of UN Peacekeepers at UN Peacekeepers day
Washington: (Wednesday, May 30, 2012) United States, on the occasion of UN Peacekeepers day, said that it acknowledges the efforts of all those who contributed their efforts to make this world a peaceful place.
In a press release, issued by United States Department of State, Secretary Clinton said, “I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to all the men and women who serve in United Nations peacekeeping operations around
the world and to honor the memory of those who have lost their lives in the cause of peace. I would also like to recognize the many American personnel who have participated in UN peacekeeping operations, including most recently, U.S. Army Brigadier General
Hugh Van Roosen who will be the new Chief of Staff of the UN Mission in Liberia.”
She further stated, “Since the first UN peacekeeping mission which was created on this day sixty-four years ago, civilian and military personnel have served under the UN flag in 67 operations around the world. Because of their
work, the world is safer and more secure. The United States is committed to UN peacekeeping operations, and to a more peaceful world.”
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on May 31 2012. Filed under Pakistan, USA, World.
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