Innocent Palestinians demand continued efforts for peace, Army Chief

Shiite News: Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir has said that the situation of innocent Kashmiris and Palestinians calls attention to take initiative.

The 28th annual conference of the International Association of Peacekeeping Training Center (IAPTC) is being held for the first time in Pakistan at the Center for International Peace and Stability Institute Islamabad from November 4 to 8.

The ceremony officially started with the inauguration of the new CIPS building by Army Chief General Asim Munir.

In the opening ceremony, Under Secretary General Department of Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix, United Nations Police Advisor, Acting Deputy Military Advisor, Foreign Secretary Pakistan and Rector NUST were also present in the opening ceremony of the conference.

The Army Chief said in his speech that today world peace is facing emerging threats and challenges.

The plight of innocent Kashmiris and Palestinians serves as a stark reminder that much more needs to be done, despite numerous peace-building efforts by the United Nations and other organizations.

The problems of the innocent people of Kashmir and Palestine require continuous efforts for peace.

The Army Chief said the challenges and threats facing world peace in the present time should also be highlighted.

The guest of honor at the event, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, acknowledged Pakistan’s contribution to UN peacekeeping missions and praised Pakistan for hosting the 28th IAPTC Annual Conference.

Earlier, Army Chief General Asim Munir was welcomed by Inspector General Training and Evaluation Lieutenant General Fayaz Shah on his arrival at the ceremony.