Pak Army participates in UN peacekeeping exercise 'Shared Destiny-2021'

Pakistan Army recently participated in the multinational United Nations Peacekeeping Exercise “Shared Destiny-2021” at Queshan training base of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, according to a press release issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday.

Troops from China, Mongolia and Thailand also participated in the exercise which focused on training for operations executed by UN peacekeepers in different missions.

"Participation of Pakistani contingent, their level of expertise and Pakistan’s continued large scale contribution to UN peacekeeping operations was greatly appreciated by all participants," the ISPR stated.

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Earlier it was reported that China wrapped up the country's first multinational peacekeeping exercise on September 15, demonstrating the extent of its military might on a huge training ground ringed by mountains.

Blue-helmeted soldiers took turns role-playing various scenarios: civilians and refugees caught up in a brawl, or armed militants attacking UN forces.

Dozens of armoured vehicles, bulldozers, helicopters and tanks – all bearing the UN logo – were mobilised for the event.

As of the end of July, China was the eighth-largest contributor to peacekeeping troops, with 2,158 military personnel engaged around the world, according to UN data.