Chinese peacekeepers to Lebanon awarded UN Peace Medal of Honor
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Updated: 2018-04-07 07:02
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He hailed the 16th Chinese peacekeeping contingent to Lebanon for showing "the true nature of Chinese culture of peace and professionalism."
"Your friendliness, esprit de corps and dedication are a credit to China and all Chinese contingents," Beary added.
The UN Security Council established the UNIFIL on March 19, 1978 to monitor the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon. Its mandate was expanded following the 2006 Lebanon War.
