President Ramchandra Paudel has said that the Nepali Army is a symbol of dignity, peace and humanity not only for Nepal but also for representing the nation at the international level.
He said so while addressing the concluding ceremony of the pre-deployment training of the entire rank of Shree Naya Bhairavi Dal Company, Seventh Contingent at Panchkhal in Kavre today. The contingent is leaving for Libya as part of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).
President Paudel is the Supreme Commander of the Nepali Army. On the occasion, President Paudel made it clear that the army and security agencies are committed to the peace, constitutional order and freedom of the Nepali people.
"I am confident that our army and security agencies are committed to the freedom, constitutional order and peace of Nepal and its people internally as well," the Head of the State said.
Stating that the Nepali Army has been keeping the image of Nepal and Nepalis high in the international arena by participating in peacekeeping operations at the call of the United Nations for a long time, he said our presence in the peacekeeping force has made it clear that the world has great faith in the Nepali Army and security agencies.
Recalling the completion of 67 years since the United Nations started involving the Nepali Army in various missions in recognition of its high discipline, loyalty, efficiency and commitment to peace work, he said it was a matter of happiness for us that more than 158,000 Nepali Army peacekeepers have so far demonstrated their capacity in 44 UN missions.
The President said more than 6,000 peacekeepers are currently working in 11 different missions and Nepal is proud to be ranked in the first place as the largest peace troops contributing country in the world.
"I am confident that you will continue the history of bravery and commitment demonstrated for nearly six decades by the Nepali Army for establishing peace in the areas where the UN mission is deployed and recognize our tradition of bravery, service and dedication in the world," president Paudel said.
Reminding the army rank and file that their families, the Nepali Army, all the countrymen and the United Nations also have full confidence in them, the President wished them success in fulfilling the responsibility of world peace with pride.
Stating that those going to be deployed in the region are aware of the current changing global environment and the increasing security challenges in the regional and international worlds, President Paudel expressed the belief that the members of the Nepali Army contingent are mentally and physically prepared considering the reality of mobilization in complex situations as the security situation in the UNSMIL mission Libya could be challenging.
"Recalling the fact that the Nepali Army has made an outstanding contribution to world peace by working effectively in various missions in the past, I would like to wish everyone to perform their duties professionally and efficiently while keeping the image of Nepal, the Nepali people and the Nepali Army always high," the President said.On the occasion, President Paudel observed the presentation on the preparedness made by the team participating in the mb ission and he was also briefed about various trainings related to the UN peace mission. (RSS)
