On July 25, on the eve of the 98th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army of China (PLA), Chinese Ambassador to Lebanon H.E. Mr. Chen Chuandong, visited the 23rd Chinese peacekeeping contingent in southern Lebanon, Chinese military staff officers at UNIFIL, accompanied by Embassy Defense Attaché, Senior Colonel Liu Chao.

Ambassador Chen highly commended the Chinese peacekeepers for their valour, dedication, and outstanding performance in peacekeeping and humanitarian missions, which earned high praise from the United Nations, UNIFIL, the Lebanese government and people. This showcases China's role as a responsible major country and testifies to the fact that the PLA is a force of strength, discipline, and peace. 

Ambassador Chen encouraged the peacekeepers to maintain their level of excellence, making greater contribution to peace and stability in southern Lebanon. He also wished them safe missions.