Overview
- Calling the UN a body that still mirrors 1945, the external affairs minister urged expansion of both permanent and non‑permanent Security Council seats and said delay tactics are perpetuating historical injustices.
- India signalled readiness to shoulder greater responsibilities, including a permanent Council role, framing this as essential to restore faith in multilateralism.
- He argued that peacekeeping mandates must be clear, realistic and aligned with resources, drafted with full consultation of troop contributors and host states, with primary civilian protection resting with the host nation.
- Technology was pitched as a force multiplier as India offered to serve as a technology demonstrator, paired with calls to counter misinformation and to prioritize the safety of peacekeepers.
- Describing conflicts shaped by non‑state actors, asymmetric tactics and cyber threats, he urged a new peacekeeping paradigm, while the New Delhi conclave of chiefs from 32 nations affirmed the need to adapt operations and flagged budget headwinds and mission relevance.