Global peace is confronted with ever-evolving threats and challenges, says COAS Gen Asim Munir

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Islamabad, Pakistan: General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) has said that global peace today is confronted with ever-evolving threats and challenges.

He was addressing the 28th Annual Conference of the International Association of Peacekeeping Training Centre (IAPTC) that is being hosted for the first time in Pakistan at the Centre for International Peace and Stability (CIPS), NUST, Islamabad from 4-8 November 2024.

Under Secretary General, Department of Peace Operations, Jean Pierre Lacroix, United Nation’s Police Advisor, Acting Deputy Military Advisor, Foreign Sectary of Pakistan, and Rector NUST, also accompanied the Chief Guest during the inauguration and opening ceremony of the conference.

In a keynote address to the august gathering, COAS emphasized that global peace today is confronted with ever-evolving threats and challenges. Despite the numerous peacekeeping endeavors underway by the UN and other organizations, the plight of innocent Kashmiris and Palestinians serves as a stark reminder that still a lot needs to be done. Guest of Honour, Mr. Jean Pierre Lacroix acknowledged Pakistan’s contributions to UN Peacekeeping Operations and appreciated Pakistan for hosting the 28th IAPTC Annual Conference.

Global peace today is confronted with ever evolving threats and challenges, says COAS Gen Asim Munir

The event officially commenced with the inauguration of the new CIPS building by General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS).

Earlier on arrival, COAS was received by Inspector General Training and Evaluation (IGT&E), Lieutenant General Fayyaz Hussain Shah, HI (M).

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