What Were the Outcomes of the UNTCC Chief Conclave 2025?

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Key Takeaways
- Commitment to strengthen UN peacekeeping operations was reaffirmed.
- President Droupadi Murmu highlighted the role of Indian peacekeepers.
- Importance of technology in enhancing peacekeeping efficiency was discussed.
- Collaboration among nations is essential for sustainable peace.
- Bilateral meetings focused on defense cooperation and interoperability.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (NationPress) The UNTCC Chiefs’ Conclave 2025, organized by the Indian Army from October 14 to 16, 2025, wrapped up on Thursday with significant discussions, solemn ceremonies, and a renewed commitment to enhance United Nations peacekeeping operations.
President Droupadi Murmu engaged with the Chiefs and Representatives from UN Troop Contributing Nations during a meeting at Rashtrapati Bhawan.
Emphasizing the valuable contributions of Indian peacekeepers, the President commended all participating nations for their dedication to achieving sustainable peace and prosperity.
She expressed satisfaction at the collaboration among countries in the UN TCC Chiefs’ Conclave to collectively develop a practical framework for future peacekeeping operations amid a challenging global landscape. She stressed the importance of involving all stakeholders and leveraging technology to foster deeper cooperation, enduring partnerships, and the safety of UN peacekeepers.
Earlier, EAM S Jaishankar, in his speech, highlighted the necessity of recalibrating global peacekeeping initiatives to align with changing realities.
Pointing out that the nature of conflicts has evolved due to the emergence of non-state actors and asymmetric warfare, he called for decisions regarding peacekeeping mandates to be made in close consultation with all stakeholders, including troop-contributing and host nations.
An Interactive Session titled “Leveraging Technology in UN Peacekeeping” convened Chiefs and Representatives of UN TCC along with 15 industry leaders to discuss the role of innovation and local solutions in boosting operational efficiency.
The discussions underscored the potential of emerging technologies to enhance situational awareness, logistics, and troop safety, while providing a platform for sharing and mutually benefiting from each other's capabilities.
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi conducted a series of bilateral meetings with the Army Chiefs of Burundi, Tanzania, Poland, Ethiopia, Nepal, and Uganda.
The dialogues focused on strengthening defense collaboration, improving interoperability, and enhancing coordination in future peacekeeping missions. These interactions embodied the Conclave’s overarching ethos of dialogue, partnership, and a unified commitment toward fostering global peace, stability, and collective security.