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India is set to host a major UN Troop Contributing Countries conclave in New Delhi this weekend. Kyrgyzstan's Army Chief Tariel Otonbaev expressed his enthusiasm for attending and strengthening international cooperation. The event brings together military leaders from more than 30 nations to address modern peacekeeping challenges. However, Bangladesh's Army Chief may skip the conference due to ongoing bilateral tensions with India.

Key Points: Kyrgyzstan Army Chief Tariel Otonbaev to Attend UNTCC Conclave in India

  • Over 30 military chiefs to discuss UN peacekeeping challenges and best practices
  • Kyrgyzstan has contributed to UN peacekeeping operations since 1997
  • Bangladesh Army Chief unlikely to attend amid bilateral tensions
  • Conclave will focus on technology and sustainable peace building
  • Three-day event includes plenary sessions and spouse programs
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'Looking forward to visiting India for UNTCC conclave': Kyrgyzstan Army chief

Kyrgyzstan's Army Chief Tariel Otonbaev confirms participation in UN Troop Contributing Countries conclave in New Delhi, while Bangladesh's chief may skip the event.

"I am looking forward to visiting the Republic of India and participating in the conclave - Tariel Otonbaev"

New Delhi, Oct 11

India will be hosting the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries (UNTCC) Chiefs’ conclave from October 14 to 16, in New Delhi. 

The Conclave will bring together over 30 Military Chiefs from around the world to deliberate on evolving peacekeeping challenges, best practices and future readiness.

In a video address, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Kyrgyzstan, Tariel Otonbaev, on Saturday said,” I am looking forward to visiting the Republic of India and participating in the conclave of the United Nations Troops Contributing Countries”

“Since 1997, the Kyrgyz Republic has been one of the honourable contributors to the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations. We view this conclave as a platform for strengthening cooperation between countries, safeguarding world peace and security, and facilitating United Nations mandates,” he said.

He further added that he hopes that the discussions within the framework of the conclave will bring productive results for supporting UN Peacekeeping Missions.

Notably, at the UNTCC Chiefs conclave in New Delhi, Chiefs and representatives from nations across the world will attend including- Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, France, Italy, Algeria, Armenia, Brazil, Burundi, Cambodia, Cote D’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Fiji, Ghana, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mongolia, Morocco, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, Uruguay, Vietnam, Rwanda and Senegal, apart from India.

It is pertinent to note here that as India and Bangladesh face a turbulent phase in their bilateral relationship since the formation of the interim government, Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman is unlikely to visit India for this conclave.

As reported by IANS earlier, an official who did not wish to be named said, “There are possibilities that the Bangladesh Army Chief will not take part in this conference and would be replaced by one of his junior colleagues.”

The three-day programme will include: Plenary sessions and discussions on the effectiveness of UN peacekeeping and building sustainable peace in today’s complex operational environments, leveraging technology for more responsive and effective peacekeeping and special spouse programmes, to build military resilience through family engagement.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Interesting to note Bangladesh Army Chief might skip this. Given the current diplomatic situation, this was expected. Hope our relations with Bangladesh improve soon - we have so much shared history and cultural ties.
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Arjun K
India has been a consistent contributor to UN peacekeeping missions. Hosting this conclave reinforces our commitment to global peace. The spouse programme inclusion is thoughtful - military families deserve recognition too! 👏
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Sarah B
While I appreciate India hosting this event, I hope the discussions lead to concrete action plans. Sometimes these international meetings become just talk shops. The real test is implementation on ground.
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Vikram M
Good to see representation from so many countries including our neighbors Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan. Regional cooperation in peacekeeping is crucial for South Asian stability. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Michael C
The focus on leveraging technology for peacekeeping is timely. India has strong IT capabilities that can contribute significantly to modern peacekeeping operations. Hope our tech expertise gets showcased properly.

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