Chinese peacekeepers participate in UN cleanup and reconstruction mission in Beirut

(ECNS)--The first batch of 20 Chinese peacekeepers to Lebanon left their base in Hanniyah Village for Beirut on Sunday for the UN mission to clean up and reconstruct the Lebanese capital.

Du Jia, commander of the 19th batch of Chinese peacekeeping forces to Lebanon, said Chinese officers and soldiers will work with their counterparts at UNIFIL to play an important role in promoting the reconstruction of the area of the port and helping restore the order of local production.