FIJIAN soldiers serving in the Golan Heights have been praised for their excellent service to peacekeeping.
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama while visiting Fiji’s United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) in Golan Heights thanked the troops for the great service they have provided in restoring calm in this volatile region and wished them well over the festive period.
Mr Bainimarama was received by the Deputy Force Commander of UNDOF Maj General Siddharth (of India) who provided a detailed briefing of the area of separation between Israel and Syria – between Sea of Galilee and Mt Sinai.
Fiji’s Troops are deployed on both the Israeli and Syrian sides in this region.
Fiji has played a critical role in preserving this mission when internal conflicts started in Syria. Relative calm has returned within the area of separation.
Fiji’s troops will be consolidated on the Israeli side in the New Year and its total strength will be reduced by around 50.
Mr Bainimarama was accompanied by Fiji’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dr Satyendra Prasad and Commander of the RFMF, Rear Admiral Viliame Naupoto, Mrs Bainimarama and Personal Staff Officers Major Isireli Tagivakatini and Captain Mafi Kolinisau.
