At the memorial site of the North Lawn of the United Nations Headquarters, a white wreath dotted with blue ribbons was quietly placed in front of the glass curtain wall. On the curtain wall, the words "in memory of the victims here" are written in the six official languages of the United Nations.
On behalf of China, Huang, Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations and Head of the Military Staff Committee of the Permanent Mission to the United Nations, accepted the medals awarded by the United Nations to Guterres and Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Affairs Lacroix, Shen and Li Leihe. Guterres and Lacroix expressed their deep condolences for their unfortunate death and their deep condolences to the families of the martyrs.
Liu Jieyi said that China's peacekeepers in Mali and South Sudan, Shen Lei and Li Lei, died unfortunately while carrying out peacekeeping mission on 20 16, giving their young and precious lives for the cause of international peace. Their lofty spirit of loyalty to the mission and selfless dedication inspires soldiers of all countries who stick to their posts in United Nations peacekeeping operations. As always, China will firmly support the cause of international peace. China's firm determination to maintain world peace and security will not waver, and its firm commitment to support United Nations peacekeeping operations will not change.
Liu Jieyi was invited to write down in the guest book "Deeply cherish the memory of peacekeeping heroes and heroes, and join hands with * * * to safeguard world peace. The United Nations will always remember the China peacekeepers Shen and Li Leihe who gave their lives for world peace. "