Phnom Penh (FN), Jan. 18 – Defense Minister Tea Banh said that during the last 12 years, the Royal Government of Cambodia has sent nearly 5,000 peacekeepers to countries around the world, including Africa, the Middle East and Europe within the framework of the United Nations.

The statement was made on Thursday at the sending and receiving ceremony, presided over by Defense Minister Tea Banh with all level of defense officials.

Cambodia sent 184 blue beret engineers to Lebanon under the UN framework.

At the same time, Cambodia also welcomed the arrival of the demining forces No 369 and No 459 who completed their mission under the framework of United Nations.

Since 2006, Cambodia has sent approximately 5,000 forces to the United Nations Mission, of which 200 people are women.

Currently, Cambodia has about 1,000 active forces in five countries, including Sudan, South Sudan, Central Africa, Lebanon and Mali.

Cambodia is the second largest among ASEAN Member States to send forces under UN framework.

According to Tea Banh, this achievement demonstrates the ability of professional trainees to carry out the mission of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, which UN officials always appreciate their bravery, professionalism, good discipline and cooperation with the UN mission force.

At the same time, Claire Van der Vaeren, the UN's coordinator to Cambodia on behalf of the United Nations, expressed deep gratitude to the Royal Government and the Cambodian people for contributing to other countries.
=FRESH NEWS