Islamabad: Participants of the 28th Annual Conference of the International Association of Peacekeeping Training Centre have lauded Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to foster global peace. This appreciation was expressed during the closing ceremony of the event, held at the Centre for International Peace and Stability, NUST, Islamabad.

According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the conference concluded with Secretary Defence Lieutenant General retired Muhammad Ali chairing the closing ceremony. He extended gratitude to the International Association of Peacekeeping Training Centre Secretariat, panelists, participants, and the Centre for International Peace and Stability for organizing a productive and successful week-long event focused on Adaptive Training Strategies for Peace Operations.

During the concluding session, delegates were briefed on the outcomes of the discussions, innovative ideas, and proposed initiatives that emerged throughout the conference. Key areas of focus included innovative training methodologies, enhancing technology integration, empowering women’s participation in peacekeeping, and the importance of maintaining information integrity.

The conference also underscored the significance of international collaboration in addressing the evolving challenges faced by peacekeeping missions. In a symbolic gesture, the former President of IAPTC, Brigadier General Joyce from Kenya, officially handed over the presidency to Principal NUST Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, Raja Aftab Khan.

The gathering established a robust foundation for future initiatives, reinforcing Pakistan’s commitment to promoting peace, security, and stability on a global scale.