President Alexander Stubb on Monday in his Christmas message to Finnish peacekeepers appreciated their work of in constantly changing international operating environment.
“This past year has once again demonstrated the importance of your work. Wars in Europe, neighbouring areas and the world continue, constantly changing our international operating environment. The situation in the Middle East in particular has escalated and affected the preconditions for peacekeeping in the region,” said the President.
Terming the crisis management operations as always difficult and complex, he said that the operating conditions are demanding and change all the time.
“Therefore, succeeding in your missions requires continuous adaptation and great flexibility. The burden of uncertainty that overshadows your work is also heavy to bear for your loved ones,” said Stubb, adding that despite the challenges, the peacekeepers maintained a good spirit and high readiness to act.
“We can rely on the competence you have gained through your training even when it seems difficult to achieve peace,” he said.
“You put yourself in danger to make the world around us safer. The whole of Finland can be proud of you as you continue our peacekeeping tradition that reaches back eight decades. We need you more today than ever before,” the President added.
“Thank you all for your valuable service for peace. I wish you and your loved ones very merry Christmas. And more peaceful New Year 2025,” Stubb said.
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Source: www.dailyfinland.fi
