The Indian Army will host the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs’ Conclave in New Delhi from the 14th of this month. The three-day conclave will bring together senior military leadership from 32 nations that play a pivotal role in UN peacekeeping operations. Delegations from countries that contribute troops to UN peacekeeping missions across the globe are expected to arrive in the national capital tomorrow.
In a statement, the Defence Ministry said that as one of the largest contributors to UN missions, India is convening this high-level forum to deliberate on operational challenges, evolving threats, share best practices and build shared understanding on future peacekeeping. The Conclave reflects the ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister Dr . Jaishankar and Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean Pierre Lacroix will address the programme. Plenary sessions will feature Chiefs and Heads of Delegations putting forth their viewpoints. Defence Exhibitions for shared capacity building, bilaterals and cultural exchanges will also feature during the conclave.
The conclave will witness participation from Algeria, Armenia, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brazil, Burundi, Cambodia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Fiji, France, Ghana, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Nigeria, Poland, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Senegal, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Uruguay and Vietnam.
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