Indian general praises professionalism of Pakistani peacekeepers in South Sudan

Lt-Gen S Mohan acknowledges leadership of Brig Shafqat Iqbal and Lt-Col Shahbaz Aslam in a letter to COAS

The professionalism of Pakistan's peacekeeping contingent in South Sudan has been recognised by the Indian Force Commander of the United Nations Mission, Lieutenant General S Mohan, according to a statement from Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday.

In a letter addressed to Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, the Indian general commended the dedication and unwavering commitment of the Pakistani peacekeepers. He particularly acknowledged the leadership of Brigadier Shafqat Iqbal as Sector Commander and Lieutenant Colonel Shahbaz Aslam as Commanding Officer.

The Force Commander's praise highlights Pakistan Army's reputation as a reliable and capable partner in international peacekeeping efforts.

Pakistan continues to play a pivotal role in supporting global peace and security through its active participation in UN peacekeeping missions.

In South Sudan, Pakistani peacekeepers have been instrumental in maintaining peace and security, in line with the mandate assigned by the UN Security Council.

The Pakistani contingent has undertaken challenging engineering tasks in complex operational environments, prioritising the protection of civilians. Their efforts have included working tirelessly to safeguard over 250,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) in flood-affected areas.