Montenegro has been actively contributing to United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations for years, which confirms its commitment to one of the basic principles of UN peacekeeping forces - the protection of civilians and respect for human rights, said Minister of Defense Dragan Krapović.
As announced by the Ministry of Defense, Krapović, at the invitation of German Foreign Minister Analene Berbok and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, is participating in the Ministerial Meeting on UN Peacekeeping Operations in Berlin, which is taking place today and tomorrow.
The government department said that the focus of this year's ministerial meeting is on considering the future of peacekeeping operations, reform of peacekeeping missions, and action against new security challenges in the world.
Krapović emphasized that effective participation of states in peacekeeping operations requires continuous investment in training, capacity building and international partnerships.
"He recalled that Montenegro has been actively contributing to UN peacekeeping operations for many years, in accordance with its capacities, which confirms our commitment to one of the basic principles of UN peacekeeping forces - the protection of civilians and respect for human rights," the statement said.
It is stated that Krapović informed that Montenegro plans to send members of the Army of Montenegro (AVCG) to the United Nations mission in Cyprus, thereby once again confirming its commitment to global peace and security.
"He also referred to the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 in Montenegro, which is being effectively implemented through national action plans, which contributes to increasing awareness of the importance of gender equality in the defense system," the statement said.
The Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces of Montenegro, as Krapović pointed out, are committed to greater representation of women, especially professional military personnel, by encouraging their participation in international missions.
Krapović said that the task of peacekeeping operations is not only to facilitate peace processes, but also to strengthen the rule of law, child protection, gender equality and support for civil society, which are key pillars of sustainable peace.
"He emphasized that precisely in crisis situations, when civilians are endangered and when human rights are violated, the credibility and moral authority of peacekeeping missions must be an imperative for all political structures," the statement said.
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