Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Mongolian Armed Forces, Colonel-General J.Badambazar, yesterday flagged off a peacekeeping contingent of the Mongolian Armed Forces destined for South Sudan, MONTSAME news agency reported.
“Participation of Mongolian peacekeepers in the operation is of great significance to realize state policy to ensure the country’s security with political and diplomatic methods, promote Mongolia to the world and strengthen the country’s political, economic, and external cooperation aside from increasing peacekeeping capability of the Armed Forces.” J. Badambazar said.
J. Badambazar emphasized that the battalion’s contingent have ensured their peacekeeping training and preparations in harsh weather and natural conditions by considering the situation in the mission zone, acquiring technique of the operation, and raising their psychological readiness. Colonel General J.Badambazar handed over the State Flag of Mongolia to the administrator of the military team, Colonel D.Enkhbaatar.
48 percent of the Mongolian military officers have been involved in international and UN peacekeeping missions one to six times and 52 percent is participating in the operation for the first time.