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India will host the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries (UN TCC) Conclave 2025 from October 14 to 16 in the national capital, bringing together senior military leaders from around the world to discuss challenges and opportunities in modern peacekeeping operations.The three-day conclave will see participation from 32 Troop Contributing Countries, reaffirming the importance of global partnerships in maintaining peace and stability under the UN flag. The high-level gathering will be attended by 15 Chiefs of Defense Forces and 17 Vice Chiefs, along with other senior officials from seven nations.Countries represented at the level of Chiefs of Defense Forces include Bhutan, Burundi, Ethiopia, Fiji, France, Ghana, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia,
Poland, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Uganda, Uruguay, and Vietnam. These nations will share their experiences and insights from ongoing and past UN peacekeeping missions.In addition, senior military officials from Algeria, Armenia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Italy, Nepal, Kenya, Rwanda, Senegal, Australia, Egypt, Malaysia, Morocco, Nigeria, Thailand, and Madagascar will participate, representing their respective militaries at the Vice Chief or equivalent level. Their presence highlights the broad geographical spread and the collective commitment of the global South and North to peacekeeping efforts.The conclave aims to provide a common platform to strengthen dialogue, cooperation, and interoperability among countries contributing troops to UN missions. As peacekeeping becomes increasingly complex in today’s dynamic global order, discussions are expected to focus on improving operational coordination, enhancing training frameworks, and leveraging new technologies to ensure mission success.According to officials, key themes of discussion during the conclave will include:1. Growing complexities of peacekeeping in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.2. Harnessing emerging technologies to improve mission outcomes and personnel safety.3. Enhancing interoperability and training frameworks among troop-contributing nations.4. Building sustained partnerships and shared responsibility to strengthen collective peacekeeping capacity.India, one of the largest and most consistent contributors to UN peacekeeping operations, has long advocated for greater representation, coordination, and safety standards for troops deployed under the UN mandate. Hosting the conclave reinforces New Delhi’s role as a key player in shaping the future of global peacekeeping.The upcoming event is expected to lay the groundwork for new initiatives to improve mission preparedness, resource sharing, and coordination among nations, ensuring that UN peacekeeping continues to remain a cornerstone of international peace and security in the years ahead.
