Gasic received them at “Konstantin Veliki” Airport in Nis, where members of the Serbian Armed Forces arrived after spending the previous eight months engaged in the United Nations peacekeeping operation in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
The group consisted of a Force Protection Platoon from the “West” sector, tasked with security and response in complex security conditions, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defense.
“You represented the Serbian Armed Forces and our country honorably and with dignity. Despite all the challenges and dangers, we received the most positive observations and praise regarding your engagement,” Gasic said.
As he noted, 30 members of the platoon were part of a contingent of 160 soldiers deployed in Lebanon, where they operated under demanding security conditions.
Deputy Head of the Peacekeeping Operations Center, Colonel Dragan Ivkovic, stated that all tasks were carried out in accordance with the mission mandate and security procedures, despite the changing security environment.
The Serbian Armed Forces are currently participating in nine multinational operations under the mandate of the UN, EU, and other organizations, with a total of 207 deployed personnel.
The platoon commander, First Class Captain Djordje Kricak, assessed that the unit members performed their tasks professionally and responsibly, earning praise from international partners.