India has emphasized the importance of reforming the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to achieve lasting peace in conflict zones. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, P. Harish, stated that peacekeeping operations alone cannot resolve conflicts and must be paired with political solutions. During a UNSC debate on peacekeeping, India also offered its support in training peacekeepers to address evolving global challenges.

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• India advocates for UNSC reform to better reflect current geopolitical realities.
• Political solutions must complement peacekeeping efforts for lasting peace, says India’s Permanent Representative P. Harish.
• UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted the complexity of global threats such as terrorism, extremism, and climate change.
• Harish proposed India’s help in training peacekeepers to meet modern challenges through the Centre for UN Peacekeeping (CUNPK).
• India has trained national and international peacekeepers at CUNPK for over two decades.
• India hosted the First Conference for Women Peacekeepers from the Global South, bringing together 35 contributing countries.
• Guterres noted a comprehensive review of peace operations is underway to enhance their effectiveness.
• The review aims to propose recommendations for better peacekeeping, with clear mandates and exit strategies.
• Harish called for clear mandates and viable transition plans to ensure sustainable peace post-peacekeeping missions.
• India also advocated for the completion of a Memorial Wall honoring over 4,000 peacekeepers, including 182 Indians, who lost their lives in UN service.