Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi
New Delhi, Oct 12: Defence minister Rajnath Singh is set to inaugurate a major international dialogue on the challenges facing United Nations peacekeeping operations, as India hosts the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs’ Conclave in New Delhi from October 14 to 16. Organized by the Indian Army, the high-level gathering will bring together top military leadership from 32 countries actively engaged in UN peacekeeping missions worldwide.
The conclave will also feature a keynote address by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, along with participation from UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix. The event aims to foster in-depth discussions on operational hurdles, emerging threats, interoperability, and the increasing role of technology and training in enhancing the effectiveness of UN peacekeeping missions.
India, being one of the largest troop-contributing nations to UN peacekeeping efforts, is using the conclave as a platform to drive global cooperation, share best practices, and build collective strategies for future peacekeeping. Officials said the gathering reflects India’s broader philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — the belief that the world is one family — and reinforces the nation’s unwavering commitment to international peace and stability.
Delegates from nations such as France, Egypt, Brazil, Bangladesh, Ghana, Nepal, Vietnam, and Australia, among others, will participate in a series of plenary sessions, bilateral meetings, defence exhibitions, and cultural exchanges. Chiefs and heads of delegations will present their national perspectives, strengthening mutual understanding and collaboration.
Scheduled to begin with delegations arriving in New Delhi on Monday, the conclave is expected to serve as a crucial forum for addressing the complex realities of modern peacekeeping and enhancing synergy among contributing nations. The Defence Ministry emphasized that the event is both a symbol of India’s leadership and a reaffirmation of its global peacekeeping legacy.