Third-largest contributor to UN peacekeeping forces India is set to host the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries (UNTCC) Chiefs’ Conclave in New Delhi from October 14 to 16, 2025, convening top military leadership from 32 nations actively engaged in UN peacekeeping operations worldwide.
UNTCC event will serve as a strategic platform to address operational coordination, evolving security threats, and capacity building within UN peacekeeping mandates, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement. India is organising this high-level military engagement to foster shared understanding, interoperability, and future planning among contributing nations.
UNTCC conclave: What are the core agendas?
According to official sources, the conclave will focus on operational challenges faced in current missions, the evolving nature of asymmetric threats in conflict zones, interoperability and inclusivity in decision-making processes, the role of technology and training in mission preparedness, sharing of best practices across contingents.
The discussions are intended to shape the future trajectory of UN peacekeeping and enhance coordination among the diverse troop-contributing nations.
UNTCC: Who will participate, what is the programme structure?
Chiefs and representatives from 32 countries that contribute troops to UN peacekeeping missions have arrived in New Delhi on Monday, (October 13, 2025) with the main sessions commencing the following day. Keynote addresses will be delivered by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix.
Plenary sessions will feature remarks by the Chiefs and Heads of Delegations from participating nations, sharing ground-level experiences, challenges, and national perspectives on peacekeeping. The programme also includes:
Defence exhibitions focused on capacity-building tools and technologies
Bilateral meetings between military delegations
Cultural exchanges, underscoring India’s principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family)
On the sidelines of the UNTCC 2025, COAS General Upendra Dwivedi met with Lieutenant General Batoo Tshering, Chief Operations Officer of the Royal Bhutan Army. The two sides reaffirmed their deep-rooted defence cooperation, emphasising continued training exchanges and capacity-building initiatives.
Gen Dwivedi also held talks with his counterpart Lieutenant General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army to reaffirm the close defence partnership between the two nations. The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in training, maritime security and UN peacekeeping, while underscoring a shared commitment to regional stability and strategic collaboration.
Which countries are taking part in UNTCC conclave?
The conclave will bring together senior military officials from several countries including Algeria, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burundi, Cambodia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Fiji, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Vietnam.
From Europe & Latin America, the countries include Armenia, Australia, Brazil, France, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Poland, Uruguay.
This extensive and diverse participation underscores the global relevance of UN peacekeeping operations and India’s stature as a reliable, longstanding contributor.
How does this event reinforce India’s peacekeeping role?
India’s leadership in hosting the UNTCC Chiefs’ Conclave reaffirms its decades-long commitment to global peace and stability. Since the inception of UN peacekeeping missions, India has contributed over 200,000 troops and participated in 49 missions to date.
The current initiative is also aligned with India’s broader diplomatic and security objectives – promoting multilateralism, inclusivity, and rules-based international order. The Defence Ministry stated the conclave stands as a “testament to India’s unflinching commitment to global peace, stability, and shared prosperity.”