INDIAN ARMY TO HOST UNITED NATIONS TROOP CONTRIBUTING COUNTRIES’ (UNTCC) CHIEFS CONCLAVE IN NEW DELHI

The Indian Army will host the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave in New Delhi from 14 to 16 October 2025, bringing together senior military leadership of over 30 nations that are key contributors to United Nations peacekeeping operations.

A Curtain Raiser was organised at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on       01 October 2025. Lt Gen Rakesh Kapoor, DCOAS (IS&T), briefed about the modalities of conduct of the upcoming Conclave. He underlined the significance of the Conclave as a unique platform for UN Troop Contributing Countries to foster dialogue, cooperation and mutual understanding. He highlighted India’s steadfast commitment to UN peacekeeping, the nation’s role as one of the largest troop contributors and the Indian Army’s readiness to share its operational experience, innovations and best practices. He expressed confidence that the Conclave would pave the way for deeper collaboration, collective preparedness and stronger partnerships in addressing contemporary peacekeeping challenges.

As one of the largest and most consistent contributors to UN missions, India is convening this Conclave to provide a high-level forum for sharing best practices, fostering common understanding and creating a collaborative approach to chart out the future trajectory of peacekeeping. The event underscores India’s enduring commitment to global stability and reflects its ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family).

Aim and Focus

The Conclave aims to reinforce collective commitment to global peace and security. Deliberations during the Conclave will focus on:

• Strengthening peacekeeping cooperation through enhanced dialogue, interoperability and exchange of best practices.
• Leveraging indigenous technology and Atmanirbhar innovations to make peacekeeping missions more resilient, cost-effective and future-ready.
• Championing inclusivity and equity by advocating for a greater voice for troop contributing countries in UN decision-making structures.
• Demonstrate India as a collaborative and a trusted partner to build capacities and capabilities towards shared responsibility for maintaining international peace.

Participation

Chiefs and representatives from nations across the world will attend. Algeria, Armenia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brazil, Burundi, Cambodia, Cote D’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Fiji, France, Ghana, Indonesia, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Uganda, Uruguay, Vietnam, Rwanda and Senegal, apart from India are among the participating countries.

Programme Highlights

The three-day programme will include:

• Plenary sessions and discussions on the effectiveness of UN peacekeeping and building sustainable peace in today’s complex operational environments.
• Levarage technology for more responsive and effective peace-keeping.
• Special spouse programmes, to build military resilience through family engagement.

Desired Outcomes

• Bilateral engagements to promote mutual interests.
• Forge a nuanced and shared understanding of the complex environment realities in peace-keeping missions.
• Strengthen the consultative process and greater collaboration in peace-keeping.
• Enhance safety and security of peace keepers.
• Build a shared vision for stronger, inclusive and sustainable peace in conflict prone areas.

The UNTCC Chiefs’ Conclave 2025 will stand as a testament to India’s commitment to global peace. Rooted in the principles of self-reliance, technological innovation and cooperative security. The event will bring together the collective wisdom and experience of the troop contributing nations. India, as a nation, reaffirms its fidelity of being a responsible and proactive partner in shaping the future of international peace-keeping, creating an environment for shared growth and prosperity.