MINURSO Welcomes Pakistan's Major General Jawwad Ahmed as New Force Commander
UNITED NATIONS, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 18th Sep, 2026) The UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) welcomed its new force commander, Major General Jawwad Ahmed of Pakistan , with a military parade at the Mission's Headquarters in Laayoune .
Key Highlights:
- The ceremony was attended by MINURSO Chief of Mission Support (CMS), Ron Misty Kamwendo of Malawi; Force Chief of Staff (FCOS), Captain (N) ASA D. Kim; and MINURSO military and civilian personnel.
- Both the CMS and FCOS welcomed Major General Ahmed, emphasizing the military component's crucial role in supporting MINURSO's mandate. They highlighted his extensive and relevant professional background.
- Major General Jawwad Ahmed expressed his honor in assuming the position and commitment to serving the cause of peace under the UN Charter.
- He also expressed eagerness to visit the Mission’s team sites and learn from Mission representatives.
Related Topics:
- Pakistan
- United Nations
- Laayoune
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