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United Nations Troop Contributing Countries (UNTCC) Chiefs’ Conclave

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October 15, 2025

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Why in News?

The Conclave of Chiefs of United Nations Troop Contributing Countries (UNTCC) being hosted by India for the first time, in New Delhi from October 14-16.

  • Hosted by – Indian Army.
  • Objectives – To strengthening peacekeeping and upholding global stability via cooperation and reform.
  • Participation – It was attended by over 30 military chiefs and senior military officials from 32 nations, including significant troop contributors like Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Nepal, and Kenya.

Key highlights of the conclave

  • Purpose – The forum provided a platform to deliberate on operational challenges, share best practices, and build a shared understanding of the future of peacekeeping.
  • It addressed topics like evolving threats, enhancing interoperability, and the role of technology and training.
  • Key discussions – Discussions focused on adapting peacekeeping to modern challenges, including the rise of non-state actors, hybrid warfare, and disinformation.
  • Indian Defence Minister emphasized a "4C formula" involving Consultation, Cooperation, Coordination, and Capacity Building to strengthen peacekeeping.
  • Challenges faced by Peacekeepers – Volatile environments marked by terrorism, and asymmetric warfare and fragile political settlements to operations amid humanitarian crises, pandemics, and misinformation campaigns.
  • Outcomes – The discussions reinforced a shared commitment among contributing nations to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of UN peacekeeping.
  • The conclave underscored the need for peace operations to be technologically advanced, adaptive, and rooted in cooperation.

Quick Fact

Other major peacekeeping-related events
  • The Berlin UN Peacekeeping Ministerial, held in May 2025, which gathered high-level government officials to discuss the future of peacekeeping.
  • International Day of UN Peacekeepers – May 29, 2025.

India's historic and current contributions
  • As one of the largest and longest-standing contributors to UN peacekeeping missions, India convened the event to reaffirm its commitment to global peace.
  • Overall participation – Since the 1950s, India has sent more than 290,000 peacekeepers to over 50 of the UN's 71 missions.
  • Pioneering women peacekeepers – In 2007, India was the first country to deploy an all-female Formed Police Unit (FPU) to a UN mission in Liberia.
  • Specialized units – Indian peacekeepers provide critical capabilities beyond infantry units, including medical teams, veterinary support, and engineering services.
  • Awards – The professionalism and sacrifice of Indian peacekeepers have been recognized by the UN.
  • In 2023, 2 Indian soldiers were posthumously awarded the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal for their service in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Reference

The Hindu | UNTCC Chiefs’ Conclave
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