Archive · 30 May 2025
UN Commends India's Leadership in Peacekeeping Operations
The United Nations is very happy with India's help in keeping peace around the world.
They especially like how India makes sure people who hurt peacekeepers are punished.
India sends a lot of soldiers and police to help in places where there is fighting.
A top UN official said India is doing a great job.
India is also working to include more women in peacekeeping roles.
India is a big player in helping the UN keep the peace.
The UN praised India's contributions to peacekeeping missions.
India is recognized for ensuring accountability for crimes against peacekeepers.
Over 5,300 Indian personnel are deployed in various conflict zones.
Jean-Pierre Lacroix emphasized India's unique approach to addressing crimes against peacekeepers.
India hosted the first International Conference on Women in UN Peacekeeping.
- Who
- The UN and India.
- What
- India's contributions to UN peacekeeping missions and its efforts to ensure accountability for crimes against peacekeepers were praised.
- When
- The UN made the remarks on the occasion of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers.
- Where
- In conflict zones including Abyei, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lebanon, Somalia, South Sudan, and Western Sahara.
- Why
- To promote global peace and security and strengthen India's international influence.
- India's Ranking
- Fourth-largest contributor
- Personnel Deployed
- Over 5,300
- Deployment Locations
- Abyei, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lebanon, Somalia, South Sudan, Western Sahara
- UN Official's Name
- UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix
- Event Celebrated
- International Day of UN Peacekeepers
- Conference Theme
- First International Conference on Women in UN Peacekeeping