Pakistani PM mourns UN peacekeepers killed in helicopter crash
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the tragic loss of six soldiers of the Pakistani Army in a helicopter crash.
A statement from the PM’s office quoted him as paying homage to the services of the Pakistani Armed Forces for maintaining peace in the world.
On Tuesday, the helicopter crashed during a peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo).
According to the army’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the PUMA helicopter crashed while undertaking a reconnaissance mission, claiming the lives of eight UN peacekeepers on board, including six Pakistani officers and soldiers.
Pakistan has always played a pivotal role as a responsible member of the international community to help realise global peace and security ideals through active participation in various UN peacekeeping missions, the ISPR said in a statement.
“Our peacekeepers have always distinguished themselves in executing challenging peacekeeping tasks in conflict-prone areas through devotion and, if necessary, rendering supreme sacrifices,” the statement added.
(Xinhua/NAN)
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