The Conclave of Chiefs of United Nations Troop Contributing Countries (UNTCC) began in New Delhi. The Indian Army is hosting the three-day high-level forum to deliberate on operational challenges, evolving threats, share best practices and build shared understanding on future peacekeeping.Â
Addressing the conclave, Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi stressed the need to integrate advanced technologies into operations, enhance rapid deployment capabilities and foster interoperability among contributing nations. He said, collaborative training and innovative resource management will be essential to sustain global peacekeeping missions in the long run.
General Dwivedi highlighted that India has sent approximately three lakh men and women across 51 missions out of the total 71 peacekeeping missions of the United Nations so far. He said, hosting this conference in India is not only a privilege but also a reaffirmation of shared determination to strengthen cooperation and carry forward the noble mission of global peace.
Chiefs and representatives from 32 countries that contribute troops to UN peacekeeping missions are participating in the Conclave. The conclave is witnessing participation from countries including Bhutan, Burundi, Ethiopia, Fiji, France, Ghana, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Poland, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Uganda, Uruguay and Vietnam. Senior military officials from Bangladesh, Brazil, Italy, Nepal, Kenya, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand and Madagascar are representing their respective militaries at senior levels.
