FAMAGUSTA, 31 July 2017 - On Monday 31 July, outgoing troops from the Slovak Republic, Hungary, Serbia and Ukraine received medals in recognition of their professional service during their tenure with UNFICYP. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus and Head of Mission, Ms. Elizabeth Spehar, and Force Commander Major General Mohammad Humayun Kabir presented medals to Sector Four’s peacekeepers.

“You dutifully represent the spirit of the United Nations, which has brought you here to serve together under the blue flag, in aid of peace, stability and a comprehensive, sustainable settlement in Cyprus. You contribute daily through your patrols, your liaison functions and your excellent cooperation with the other Mission sectors and components,” SRSG Spehar said in her address to the troops at the Sector HQ, Camp General Stefanik.

“To our Sector Four troops, I congratulate you and encourage you to continue your excellent work during your deployment with UNFICYP,” she added.