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Summary Closing Remarks
Given by Major General Ruben Ciron, AFP, Deputy Chief of Staff

Background
General Ciron presented his reflections on the seminar. He focused his remarks on two articles that he had recently read.

Issues
Quoting Dennis Jait, author of a piece titled, "Why Peacekeeping Fails," General Ciron said peacekeeping failures are structurally built in and quite difficult to resolve. He also cited an article from a recent Asia Magazine written by Richard Olivier, son of Sir Lawrence Olivier, in which he quotes Shakespeare as an inspirational tool where we must "fight like tigers."

Prospects
He said it is an important task, therefore, of us to take note of his critical insights on the nature of Peacekeeping Operations.

In closing, he said the seminar accomplished several objectives including the gathering of "dear friends," to discuss the various issues and concerns on how we can make this world a peaceful place to live in through peacekeeping.

He said we should also act like a tiger, that is "to stiffen up the sinews, summon up the blood," and act in a spirit of strong advocacy to achieve the expressed goals of the seminar.

In bidding the delegates farewell, he said, "it has been a privilege to host this conference."

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