Indian Army will host the **United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave 2025** in the national capital from **14 to 16 October 2025**, bringing together senior military leaders from more than **30 nations** that play a pivotal role in **UN peacekeeping operations**.
Curtain Raiser held at the Manekshaw Centre** in New Delhi today. **Lt Gen Rakesh Kapoor, DCOAS (IS&T)**, briefed the media about the modalities of the Conclave, calling it a “unique platform to foster dialogue, cooperation, and mutual understanding among UN Troop Contributing Countries.” He emphasized India’s position as one of the largest and most consistent contributors to UN missions and highlighted the Army’s readiness to share operational experience, innovations, and best practices.
Conclave will reinforce the **collective commitment to global peace and security**. It is designed to:
* Strengthen peacekeeping cooperation through dialogue, interoperability, and exchange of best practices.
* Leverage **indigenous technology and Atmanirbhar innovations** for more resilient, cost-effective, and future-ready missions.
* Champion inclusivity and equity by advocating a stronger voice for **troop-contributing nations** in UN decision-making structures.
* Position India as a trusted partner in building capacities for maintaining international peace.
The event will see the participation of **chiefs and senior representatives from nations across Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America**, including **Algeria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Ethiopia, France, Ghana, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, Morocco, Nepal, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Uganda, Uruguay, Vietnam, Rwanda, Senegal**, and others, apart from India.
will include:
* **Plenary sessions** on the effectiveness of UN peacekeeping in complex operational environments.
* **Technology-driven discussions** on creating more responsive and effective missions.
* **Spouse programmes** focused on building military resilience through family engagement.
Conclave aims to generate actionable outcomes such as:
* Bilateral engagements to promote mutual interests.
* Stronger consultative mechanisms for peacekeeping collaboration.
* Enhanced **safety and security of peacekeepers** in high-risk missions.
* A **shared vision for sustainable peace** in conflict-prone regions.
UNTCC Chiefs Conclave 2025** will reaffirm India’s long-standing commitment to **global peacekeeping**. Rooted in the ethos of *Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam* (the world is one family), the event reflects India’s proactive role as a responsible partner in shaping the future of **international peacekeeping through self-reliance, technology, and cooperative security**.
