The Indian Army will host the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave in New Delhi, bringing together senior military leadership of over 30 countries that are key contributors to United Nations peacekeeping operations.
The conclave will take place from October 14 to 16.
The Conclave aims to reinforce collective commitment to global peace and security. Discussions during the Conclave will focus on strengthening peacekeeping cooperation through enhanced dialogue, interoperability and exchange of best practices; and leveraging indigenous technology and innovations to make peacekeeping missions more resilient, cost-effective, and future-ready. It also seeks to show India as a collaborative and trusted partner to build capacities and capabilities towards shared responsibility for maintaining international peace.
Army chiefs and representatives from Algeria, Armenia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brazil, Burundi, Cambodia, Cote D’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Fiji, France, Ghana, Indonesia, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Uganda, Uruguay, Vietnam, Rwanda and Senegal, apart from India will take part in the conclave.
Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (Information Systems and Training) Lt Gen Rakesh Kapoor said the conclave is a unique platform for UN Troop Contributing Countries to foster dialogue, cooperation and mutual understanding.
He highlighted India’s steadfast commitment to UN peacekeeping, the nation’s role as one of the largest troop contributors, and the Indian Army’s readiness to share its operational experience, innovations, and best practices.
"As one of the largest and most consistent contributors to UN missions, India is convening this Conclave to provide a high-level forum for sharing best practices, fostering common understanding and creating a collaborative approach to chart out the future trajectory of peacekeeping," the defence ministry stated in a release.
