Indian peacekeepers in UNIFIL honored with UN medals for contribution to peace

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Around 821 Indian peacekeepers in UNIFIL were awarded the UN medal recently for their contributions to international peace and regional stability.

https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/indian-battalion-celebrates-medal-day-parade-in-unifil-with-grandeur-and-dignity20250414230024

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The parade was conducted with military precision and ceremonial grandeur under the leadership of Lt. Col. Vikas Sheoran's command of the proceedings reflected the high standards and disciplined ethos of the Indian Army and underscored India's reputation for professionalism in peacekeeping missions.

The event was attended by an esteemed group of dignitaries, including HE Mr Mohd Noor Rehman Sheikh, Ambassador of India to Lebanon, the UNIFIL Sector East Commander, and numerous civil and military guests. Among them were the mayors of nearby villages, officers from the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), State Security, General Security, and key local government officials.

The active participation of civil representatives highlighted the enduring partnership and mutual trust between the Indian Battalion and Lebanese communities. It served as a testament to India's continued diplomatic outreach and goodwill as part of its global peacekeeping commitments.

The Medal Day Parade also facilitated meaningful engagement between military leadership and local civil institutions, reinforcing cooperation and operational understanding between UNIFIL and regional authorities.

As one of the largest contributors to UN peacekeeping efforts, India continues to set high benchmarks in military professionalism, humanitarian engagement, and civil-military relations.

 

 

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UNIFIL had used veterinary services as one of many means and tools to boost governance, connect with the local population, and gain trust and support.

https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/indian-peacekeepers-offer-veterinary-support-to-host-communities

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UNIFIL’s Indian peacekeepers this week donated 21 varieties of veterinary medicines to the shepherds and farmers of 13 villages in south-eastern Lebanon, following requests from the host communities.

The medical handouts include deworming capsules, antibiotics, anti-diarrhea tablets, medicines to control external parasites such as ticks and fleas, ointments, digestive tonics, mineral mixtures and feed supplements.

The assistance of UNIFIL Indian peacekeepers, who have been supporting the communities for a long time, will benefit the villages of Burghuz, Kawkaba, Halta, El Meri, Kfar Shouba, Kfar Hammam, Shab’a and El Hebberiye.

In addition to providing on-the-spot briefings, Indian veterinary doctors also provided a set of written instructions in Arabic to the shepherds in order to ensure the proper usage of the medicines.

The UNIFIL peacekeepers acted after the communities reported an acute shortage of precautionary medicines for their livestock.