Pakistan has reaffirmed its strong support to United Nations’ efforts for peace and security.     

The affirmation was made by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbai Khar while talking to UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix in Islamabad on Tuesday.

The visiting dignitary acknowledged contribution of 200,000 Pakistani peacekeepers including 171 those who sacrificed their lives in different UN missions.

He mentioned that 15 Pakistani women peacekeepers who participated in a UN mission in Congo were awarded medals in 2020.