651 Indian Army personnel received United Nations Medals at a ceremonial parade held at Permanent Operating Base Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on 4 July 2026, under the UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO).
The Indian Army contingent serving under MONUSCO was recognised for sustained peacekeeping contributions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with medals presented at Permanent Operating Base Sake on 4 July 2026.
India is among the largest contributors to UN peacekeeping missions globally; the 4 July 2026 medal ceremony at Sake underscores the Indian Army's continuing operational commitment under MONUSCO in the DRC.
The ceremonial parade at Permanent Operating Base Sake on 4 July 2026 formally concluded the medal investiture for 651 Indian Army peacekeepers, marking their dedicated service to stability and security in the Democratic Republic of the Congo under MONUSCO.