Overview

• Speaking in New Delhi at the UNTCC Chiefs' Conclave, S. Jaishankar argued the UN still mirrors 1945 rather than 2025 and urged reforms to make it more inclusive, democratic and representative of today's world.
• He warned that the reform process is being used to derail the agenda even as broad support exists to expand both permanent and non-permanent seats on the Security Council.
• He called for peacekeeping mandates that are realistic, clear and matched to resources, with troop-contributing countries and host states consulted from the outset and primary responsibility for civilian protection resting with host nations.
• He prioritized the safety of peacekeepers and accountability for attacks, honoring more than 4,000 UN personnel and 182 Indian peacekeepers who have died in the line of duty.
• He said technology and strategic communications are force multipliers in operations, stating India is ready to serve as a technology demonstrator and to assume greater responsibilities in a reformed multilateral system.