Pakistan Army troops rescued Turkish Ambassador at Ivory Coast Mr Yekcin Kaga Erensoi alongwith three other staff members, Mr Golant, Mr Mahmut (third Secretary) and Mr Ali Ahisk at Ivory Coast (Abijan) on 11 April 2011.
The Turkish Ambassador was trapped in a Hotel during a volatile situation in which an ongoing gun battle took place between rival factions. He asked Pakistani troops for help and they immediately rushed to the spot and rescued the Turkish Embassy staff.
Nine Nigerian citizens who were trapped in troubled area were also rescued by Pakistani troops.
It is pertinent to mention that Pakistan Army troops as part of UN Contingent are playing an active role in saving here the lives of the innocent people of Côte d'Ivoire.
Pakistani troops have performed extremely well by protecting foreign embassies and effectively controlling the situation in their area of responsibility.
United Nations have greatly appreciated Pakistani Peacekeepers contributions in restoring peace in the country.
Pakistan troops have been deployed in Ivory Coast since 2004 and their role as UN Peacekeepers has been commendable .
During last Presidential elections an additional batch of Pakistani troops was specially moved from Liberia to establish law and order in the most turbulent areas of Ivory Coast. Pakistani troops executed the assigned task in a befitting manner which was highly appreciated by UN authorities.
