Svečani doček 2. hrvatskog kontingenta iz operacije potpore miru Ujedinjenih naroda u Libanonu - UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) održan je u četvrtak, 30.05.2019. godine u vojarni "Kamensko" u Karlovcu
Homecoming ceremony for 2nd HRVCON to UNIFIL
The homecoming ceremony for the 2nd HRVCON to United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon – (UNIFIL) was held in the Barracks “Kamensko” in Karlovac on 30 May 2019.
The ceremony was attended by the family members and by the Commander of the Croatian Army Major General Siniša Jurković, by Chief of Staff and Deputy Commander of the Croatian Army Brigadier General Boris Šerić, by Captain (N) François Buj of the General Staff Operations Centre, by the Commander of the Engineer RegimentColonel Alan Srpak and other invitees.
The 2nd HRVCON Commander, Major Siniša Šlibar reported to the Croatian Army Commander, Major General Siniša Jurković, who expressed appreciation to the Contingent for their engagement in Lebanon.
Returning to HRVCON’s UNIFIL from the UN operation in Lebanon.
“I can proudly stress that the Contingent, composed of both young and experienced personnel has fulfilled all assigned tasks; they benefitted from their engagement in Lebanon to familiarise with different methods and approaches, and thereby contributed to the development of the Croatian Army”, said Maj. Gen. Jurković.
“I can confirm that we came to Lebanon as strangers and left as friends of the Lebanes people”. Major Šlibar also underlined the HRVCON’s engagement in seven CIMIC projects assisting the local community, presenting the Croatian soldiers as professionals and humans always willing to help and respecting the host nation’s culture, customs and pride.
The engagement of the Croatian Contingent was also recognised by the Sector Commander and the members received written commendations.
The ceremony featured the presentation of awards and commendations to the meriting members of the Contingent.