International Day of UN Peacekeepers was observed on Saturday.

The day aims to pay tribute to the uniformed and civilians personnel’s invaluable contribution to the work of the Organization and to honour peacekeepers who have lost their lives serving under the UN flag since 1948.

In his message on the occasion, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to United Nations, Ambassador Munir Akram paid tribute to all the peacekeepers, uniformed and civilians, who lost their lives in the service of the United Nations.

He said today, over 4400 Pakistani peacekeepers, including young men and women, are deployed in nine UN Missions around the world. Despite facing unprecedented threats and challenges, they continue to serve with distinction.

Message of Ambassador Munir Akram @PakistanPR_UN on #PeacekeepersDay @UNPeacekeeping @UN_CAR @AfPeacebuilding #A4P #PakistaniPeacekeepers pic.twitter.com/21w1Gstdap

— Permanent Mission of Pakistan to UN, NY (@PakistanUN_NY) May 29, 2021