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India Reaffirms No Overseas Troop Deployments Without UN Mandate Ahead of Peacekeeping Chiefs’ Conclave

Officials said Security Council divisions make authorizations improbable, underscoring India’s insistence on UN legitimacy.

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Overview

  • At a curtain-raiser in New Delhi, Vishwesh Negi and Lt Gen Rakesh Kapoor said Indian forces would deploy only in UN-mandated missions under the UN flag.
  • Officials noted that, given current UN Security Council dynamics, approvals for missions in places like Ukraine or Gaza are highly unlikely.
  • The United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ Chiefs’ Conclave will be held in New Delhi on October 14–16, bringing senior military leaders from over 30 nations.
  • Deliberations will center on stronger cooperation, a greater voice for troop contributors in UN decision-making, and the use of indigenous technology, with India set to showcase equipment used by its peacekeepers.
  • Reporting indicates Pakistan and China were not invited, while listed participants include Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, France, Italy, Brazil, Kenya and others.