The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Ghana, Ms Ruby Sandhu-Rojon, on Tuesday
May 29, 2012 described Ghana as a shining example in the West African Sub-Region, and a global
example of a country which firmly upheld the principle that Peace,
Security and Development must go together.
"Ghana's democratic history of peaceful, transparent, free and fair elections have paved the way for a bright future of sustainable human development, which could benefit all Ghanaians."
Ms Sandhu-Rojon, made the observation in a message read on behalf of Mr. Ban Ki Moon, UN Secretary-General, at a flag raising and wreath laying ceremony at the forecourt of the State House in Accra, to commemorate International Day of United Nations (UN) Peace-Keepers.
The theme of this year's commemoration in Ghana is, "Peace Keeping as a Global Partnership: The Role of Ghana."
"Examples in other countries abound, where the loss of peace has destroyed years of hard-won development gains, " she said, adding that Ghana's tradition in preserving the "Inextricable link between peace and development" had to be treasured.
"Let us call on all stakeholders to do their utmost to keep the peace in the up-coming elections."
Ms Sandhu-Rojon said "Today, we commend Ghana for her remarkable commitment to international peace and stability, by supporting other UN Member States that are submerged in conflict."
The UN Resident Coordinator said Ghana had recently been ranked among the 10 largest contributors of personnel towards UN peacekeeping operations.
"Over the last 60 years, Ghanaian peacekeepers have participated in more than 30 UN peace-keeping missions in Africa, the Middle East, the Balkans and Asia," she said.
Ms Sandhu-Rojon said Ghanaian peacekeepers had supported the lives of millions of people in post-conflict reconstruction, disarmament of combatants and restoring public order.
"I salute these brave men and women who have risked their lives in service to those most in need around the world," she said.
"Ghana's democratic history of peaceful, transparent, free and fair elections have paved the way for a bright future of sustainable human development, which could benefit all Ghanaians."
Ms Sandhu-Rojon, made the observation in a message read on behalf of Mr. Ban Ki Moon, UN Secretary-General, at a flag raising and wreath laying ceremony at the forecourt of the State House in Accra, to commemorate International Day of United Nations (UN) Peace-Keepers.
The theme of this year's commemoration in Ghana is, "Peace Keeping as a Global Partnership: The Role of Ghana."
"Examples in other countries abound, where the loss of peace has destroyed years of hard-won development gains, " she said, adding that Ghana's tradition in preserving the "Inextricable link between peace and development" had to be treasured.
"Let us call on all stakeholders to do their utmost to keep the peace in the up-coming elections."
Ms Sandhu-Rojon said "Today, we commend Ghana for her remarkable commitment to international peace and stability, by supporting other UN Member States that are submerged in conflict."
The UN Resident Coordinator said Ghana had recently been ranked among the 10 largest contributors of personnel towards UN peacekeeping operations.
"Over the last 60 years, Ghanaian peacekeepers have participated in more than 30 UN peace-keeping missions in Africa, the Middle East, the Balkans and Asia," she said.
Ms Sandhu-Rojon said Ghanaian peacekeepers had supported the lives of millions of people in post-conflict reconstruction, disarmament of combatants and restoring public order.
"I salute these brave men and women who have risked their lives in service to those most in need around the world," she said.
Credit: GNA
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