New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi on Friday expressed pride as Indian Army deploys its largest contingent of women peacekeepers in United Nation mission at Abyei, UNISFA.

Modi also said that India has a tradition of active participation in UN peacekeeping missions.

Responding to a tweet by ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY, the Prime Minister tweeted,“Proud to see this. India has a tradition of active participation in UN peacekeeping missions. The participation by our Nari Shakti is even more gladdening.”

The Indian Army earlier tweeted: " #IndianArmy deploys its largest contingent of women #Peacekeepers in #UnitedNation mission at #Abyei, #UNISFA. The team will provide relief & assistance to women & children in one of the highly operational & challenging terrain conditions under the @UN flag."