The outgoing and incoming commanders of the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) which monitors the military aspects of the Israeli-Egyptian peace treaty in Sinai, have given both countries high marks for their adherence to the treaty’s terms.
Lt. Gen. Fredrik Bull-Hansen, who has served as MFO commander since October, 1981 and has just been appointed Norway’s Defense Minister, agreed with his successor and fellow Norwegian, Lt. Gen. Egil Inge-brigtsen, that Israel and Egypt are cooperating “excellently” to ensure the peace in Sinai.
Bull-Hansen told reporters last Thursday that the “sincere desire for peace of both parties” was one of the primary reasons for the MFO’s success. Only minor violations of the peace agreement have been noted, he said. He added that most of the 10 nations that have contributed personnel to the MFO have agreed to renew their participation.
Ingebrigtsen is a veteran of United Nations forces, having served with UNTSO (UN Truce Supervision Organization) which was set up under the 1948 armistice agreements.
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