Farmane-Ilahi

RAWALPINDI (92 News) Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir emphasised that resolution of Palestine and Kashmir issues was necessary for global peace.

He stated these remarks during an address to the inauguration ceremony for the 28th Annual Conference of International Association of Peacekeeping Training Centre (IAPTC).

The conference is being hosted for the first time in Pakistan at the Centre for International Peace and Stability (CIPS), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, from November 4 to 8, 2024.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the event officially commenced with the inauguration of new CIPS building by COAS General Syed 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 the NUST rector attended the ceremony.

In his keynote address, COAS emphasised, “Global peace today is confronted with ever-evolving threats and challenges.”

He added, “Despite the numerous peacekeeping endeavours underway 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.”

Guest of Honour, Mr Jean Pierre Lacroix, acknowledged Pakistan’s contributions to UN Peacekeeping Operations and appreciated Pakistan for hosting the 28th IAPTC Annual Conference.

Earlier on arrival, COAS was received by Inspector General Training and Evaluation (IGT&E), Lieutenant General Fayyaz Hussain Shah, HI (M).