The course ensures a shared understanding of UN peacekeeping principles, guidelines, and policies, aligning with the CPTM standards. It supports Member States in preparing uniformed personnel for effective participation in UN peace operations through regional training of trainers’ programmes.

The UN Integrated Training Service (UN ITS) Team Leader, Training Policy & Standards Team, Lotta Hagman emphasized that the course contains essential knowledge for peacekeeping personnel and provides a shared understanding of the basic principles, guidelines and policies of UN peacekeeping.

The Commandant Peace and Conflict Studies School (PCSS), Colonel E W Ngigi highlighted the importance of the training stating, “This initiative is not just an update—it is a reaffirmation of IPSTC’s commitment to ensuring that peacekeepers are well-prepared to face the dynamic challenges of modern peace support operations. The course has 24 participants from 16 countries, including Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Malawi, Burundi, Tanzania, Morocco, Tunisia, Zambia, Senegal, Egypt, Cameroon, Liberia, Rwanda, Uganda and Ethiopia.

Also present during the opening was Lt Colonel G K Yegon, Chief Instructor PCSS, Lt Col P Arzrouni, Head of Training PCSS.

In his address, Mr. Moalem highlighted the importance of security and safety as fundamental pillars for progress and development, emphasizing that a stable and secure environment is crucial for fostering growth and prosperity. He urged participants to actively apply the knowledge and skills they acquire, emphasizing that their efforts would play a vital role in enhancing security and fostering development in their respective areas.

Commandant PCSS, Colonel E W Ngigi, in her remark, expressed sincere gratitude to the sponsors of the course, the Government of Netherlands, for funding the vital training. She welcomed the participants and informed them that the training seeks to equip them with relevant knowledge and skills to effectively work in United Nations (UN) PSO intelligence cells.

In his opening remarks, the Commandant expressed gratitude to BPST-A and the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) for offering such vital training to the ZDF, particularly at a time when improvised explosive devices (IEDs) have become a weapon of choice for terrorists in the region. He further appreciated the support from BPST-A and IPSTC in strengthening the capacity of ZDF instructors, emphasizing that this will significantly contribute to the Force's ability to independently train its personnel.

The Commandant urged participants to fully engage with the training, ensuring that they acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to share with their fellow soldiers within the ZDF.