UN peacekeeping

October 16, 2025 10:35 PM

President Murmu calls for stronger voice for nations contributing to UN peacekeeping

Chiefs and Vice-Chiefs of Army from countries contributing troops to the United Nations (UN), participating in the Army Chiefs’ Conclave for United Nations Troop Contributing Countries, called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday. The military leaders, accompanied by their spouses, were praised by the President for their nations' commitment to global peace. Addressing the participants, President Murmu emphasized the need for collective action among troop contributing ...

October 14, 2025 4:22 PM

Rajnath Singh urges enhanced collaboration in UN peacekeeping operations

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday called for Enhanced Consultation, Cooperation, Coordination and Capacity Building — the '4C formula' — as a guiding principle for United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations. Speaking at the inaugural session of the UN Troop Contributing Countries (UNTCC) Chiefs’ Conclave in New Delhi, Singh said the approach is essential to address emerging challenges in global peacekeeping. Highlighting the growing complexities faced by peacekeepers, Singh note...

October 12, 2025 10:33 PM

Indian Army to host UN Troop Contributing Countries’ Chiefs’ Conclave in New Delhi

The Indian Army is set to host the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs’ Conclave in New Delhi from October 14 to 16. The event will bring together senior military leadership from 32 nations that play a key role in UN peacekeeping operations worldwide. Delegations from countries contributing troops to UN missions are expected to arrive in New Delhi on October 13. The UNTCC serves as a critical forum to discuss operational challenges, evolving threats, interoperability...

September 3, 2025 11:15 AM

US peacekeeping cuts could limit UN ability to protect civilians, says UN

United Nations peacekeeping missions are under severe financial pressure and U.S. cuts could limit their ability to protect civilians in places like South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, a U.N. peacekeeping spokesperson said on Tuesday. U.S. President Donald Trump last week unilaterally canceled $4.9 billion in foreign aid authorized by Congress. This includes some $800 million in peacekeeping funding appropriated for 2024 and 2025, according to a Trump administration message to Con...

March 10, 2025 12:30 PM

India’s enduring legacy in UN peacekeeping

India has been a consistent participant in United Nations peacekeeping operations, contributing personnel and resources to support global security efforts. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has said that India's foreign policy prioritizes peacekeeping through dialogue, diplomacy, and cooperation. He emphasized that India remains committed to contributing meaningfully to UN peacekeeping in line with the philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, which underscores the belief that the world is ...

January 28, 2025 12:17 PM

UN peacekeeping chief thanks India, other troop contributors following deadly Congo operation

UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, has expressed his gratitude to India and other nations contributing troops to the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), following the deaths of three peacekeepers last week. All 1,114 Indian troops and 160 police personnel deployed in the region were reported safe after two South African and one Uruguayan peacekeepers were killed by the M23 rebel group, which has seized control of parts of the mineral-rich eas...