German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on Tuesday called for more support for United Nations Blue Helmets, international peacekeeping forces monitoring peace processes in conflict areas around the world.
Pistorius was speaking at the opening of a two-day international conference in Berlin aimed at discussing the future of UN peacekeeping, with representatives from over 130 states expected to attend.
“We are very convinced that UN peacekeeping missions are among the most legitimate, effective and cost-effective means of international crisis management,” said the minister.
Pistorius advocated equipping peacekeepers with more modern technology, saying they would benefit immensely from unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones.
He also stressed the need for better coordination on tasks and aims for the troops.
Pistorius suggested defining achievable goals as part of mandates and then providing the necessary instruments and capabilities to achieve them.
“UN peacekeeping missions must be adequately equipped,” he said.
The minister said he was therefore looking forward to Wednesday’s donor conference aimed at mobilizing financial support for the Blue Helmets.
According to the German Foreign Office, the conference provides a forum to “debate various approaches to present-day and future challenges, as well as announce specific pledges of support for UN peacekeeping missions” with the goal of improving security for the Blue Helmets, increasing effectiveness of the missions and promoting acceptance.
UN Secretary General António Guterres is also attending.
Source: Dpa
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