China becomes an important force in UN peacekeeping operations

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wanpin, answering questions about China’s participation in UN peacekeeping operations at a regular press conference on April 17, said that 31 years ago, at the invitation of the United Nations, China sent engineering troops to the UN Transitional Authority in Cambodia, This marks the first time that China sent an organized contingent to participate in a UN peacekeeping mission. last 31 in years, China has almost 30 To participate in UN peacekeeping missions 50 thousand more than peacekeepers 20 Sent to more than countries and regions. During this 25 The peacekeepers have sacrificed their precious lives. China has become a major force in UN peacekeeping operations.

Wang Wanpin stressed that safeguarding the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, Promoting world peace and building a community with a shared future for mankind is China’s core aspiration and mission in participating in UN peacekeeping missions. We will continue to practice genuine multilateralism, Implement global security initiatives and contribute Chinese wisdom and strength to improve global security governance.

(Credits- China Media Group, Beijing)