Sartaj Aziz in a meeting with Chair of the
United Nations’ High Level Independent Panel on Peace Operations Jose
Ramos-Horta on Monday, February 4, 2015.
UNITED NATIONS PEACEKEEPING PANEL ON REVIEW MISSION IN PAKISTAN
ISLAMABAD: Chair of
the United Nations’ High Level Independent Panel on Peace Operations Jose
Ramos-Horta has appreciated Pakistan’s longstanding contribution to UN
peacekeeping, particularly lauding the dedication and professionalism of
Pakistani peacekeepers, as it reviews the peacekeeping and political mission.
According to a
statement released by the ministry of foreign affairs on Monday, Ramos-Horta
met with Adviser to the Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs
Sartaj Aziz at the ministry in Islamabad on Monday.
Ramos-Horta,
accompanied by two other members of the panel, Ameerah Haq and Abhijit Guha
will hold consultations on the review of the United Nations Peacekeeping
Operations and Special Political Missions, initiated by the UN Secretary
General Ban Ki-moon.
He said the panel
would benefit from the views of major and experienced troop contributing
countries like Pakistan.
Recalling Pakistan’s
leading role and contribution for the maintenance of international peace and
security, Aziz reaffirmed Pakistan’s continued commitment and support for UN
peacekeeping, and shared Pakistan’s perspective on the peacekeeping, peace
building and conflict prevention activities of the UN.
The Panel will make a
comprehensive assessment of the UN peace operations and make recommendations to
enhance their effectiveness in face of the evolving nature of conflict.
The delegation also
met the defence minister and DG Military Operations.
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