BEIJING, Nov. 17 — Recently, a delegation from the United Nations Military Staff Committee paid an assessment visit to China‘s 8th Peacekeeping Infantry Battalion in South Sudan (Juba) and praised its performance in peacekeeping.
As the staff and advisory body for multilateral military diplomacy under the aegis of the UN, the State Committee -military major undertakes a strategic mission for the maintenance of international peace and security. The assessment delegation, led by Major General Yin Zhongliang, included representatives from various countries, including China, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Brazil, Norway and Ghana. During the visit, the delegation listened to the situation briefing, during which Ding Hong, the battalion commander, spoke about seven aspects, including the defense of the United Nations House, the patrol and the guard, combat readiness exercise, special inspection, humanitarian assistance, protection of women and children rights and interests, and honor guard.The delegation also visited the guard room , Underground Shelter, Rapid Reaction Platoon, Guardhouse, etc. A representative from Ghana stressed after the visit that the peacekeepers of the Chinese battalion were very professional and dedicated to their work, and he believed that they were qualified enough for the tasks.