India Hosts United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs’ Conclave in New Delhi

Context

India is hosting the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs’ Conclave in New Delhi, beginning today. The three-day event brings together senior military leadership from 32 nations to deliberate on the challenges and opportunities in UN peacekeeping operations.

Key Highlights

• The conclave focuses on operational challenges, emerging threats, interoperability, and the role of technology and training in UN peacekeeping missions.
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will deliver the inaugural address, highlighting India’s commitment to global peace and collective security.
• Chiefs and Heads of Delegations from the participating countries will present their perspectives on the evolving peacekeeping landscape.
• The event includes defence exhibitions for capacity building, bilateral meetings, and cultural exchanges among the member nations.
• The UNTCC provides a platform for dialogue among troop-contributing nations (TCCs) to strengthen coordination with the United Nations Department of Peace Operations (UNDPO).

Significance

• Reflects India’s leadership role as one of the largest and most experienced contributors to UN peacekeeping missions.
• Enhances international cooperation in addressing the complex challenges of modern peacekeeping — including terrorism, cyber threats, and asymmetric warfare.
• Encourages knowledge sharing and interoperability among participating nations.
• Reinforces India’s long-standing commitment to multilateralism, global peace, and capacity building in defence diplomacy.
  
  Updated - October 14, 2025 8:24 AM | News One Air