UN Resident Coordinator in Egypt Elena Panova
Panova wrote this on her X account, and the United Nations Egypt Facebook page shared it to mark the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, observed on 29 May annually.
The UN official added that Egypt remains a reliable international peace and security partner in a troubled world.
"For 65 years, Egypt has been a pillar of UN Peacekeeping," she expressed.
Under the theme Future of Peacekeeping, the UN will commemorate the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers with a ceremony on 3 June at the United Nations Memorial (Ariana Park).
The UN said this theme reflects the evolving nature of peace operations in a complex and rapidly changing world and its efforts to modernize and adapt missions for future challenges.
In a statement on Thursday, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed appreciation for peacekeepers and their role in promoting and maintaining international peace and security.
The statement also honoured the sacrifices of 60 Egyptian peacekeepers who lost their lives in the line of duty while wearing the blue helmet.
Egypt has participated in 37 UN peacekeeping missions since 1960 and contributed over 30,000 personnel to 24 countries.
According to the statement, Egypt is one of the leading countries contributing to UN peacekeeping missions. This reflects its commitment to achieving global security and to the UN charter.
Currently, the country contributes 1,205 personnel to UN peacekeeping missions.
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