Beijing – A training course for officers with the UN peacekeeping forces began in China on Monday, a report said.
The course, held jointly by the UN peacekeeping department and the Ministry of National Defence, is being held in the country for the first time.
A total of 26 senior peacekeeping experts from 17 countries would give lectures to peacekeeping commanders and soldiers.
The training would last until June 17, covering 23 subjects such as peacekeeping leadership, peacekeeping legal framework, civilian protection and logistical support.
During the opening ceremony, trainees stood in silent tribute to soldiers killed in past peacekeeping missions.
Herve Ladsous, head of the UN’s Department of Peacekeeping Operations, spoke highly of Chinese peacekeeping soldiers at the ceremony.
Ladsous also voiced his condolences to the departed and injured peacekeepers.
China has taken part in over 24 UN peacekeeping missions in the past 26 years.
More than 31,000 Chinese soldiers have served in operations, ranking first among all five permanent members of the UN Security Council. (Xinhua/NAN)