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UN Peace-Keepers: President Murmu's Bold Call for Stronger Global Voices

President Droupadi Murmu addressed the Army Chiefs' Conclave for UN Troop Contributing Countries, emphasizing the critical role of peacekeeping missions. She highlighted India's proud tradition of contributing to global peace efforts and the importance of gender inclusion in peacekeeping. Murmu stressed the need for more active engagement with local stakeholders to nurture peace collaboratively. Her vision focuses on creating a world where conflicts are historical footnotes and communities thrive in harmony.

Key Points: Murmu Advocates UN Peacekeeping Troop Contributions at Global Conclave

  • India's commitment to UN peacekeeping missions is unwavering
  • Women peacekeepers play crucial role in community empowerment
  • 71 global missions demonstrate UN's extensive peacekeeping efforts
  • Multilateralism and UN Charter principles are fundamental to global harmony
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President Murmu calls for stronger voice for nations contributing to UN peace-keepers

President Droupadi Murmu champions stronger representation for nations contributing to UN peacekeeping missions, emphasizing multilateralism and global cooperation.

"Together as custodians of peace, we should enable a world where every child sleeps in safety - President Droupadi Murmu"

New Delhi, Oct 16

President Droupadi Murmu said on Thursday that nations which contribute valiant women and men to the noble cause of UN-led peace-keeping should collectively strive for frameworks that encourage a stronger voice for troop-contributing countries.

Addressing Chiefs/Vice-Chiefs of Army, participating in the Army Chiefs' Conclave for United Nations Troop Contributing Countries, "We should also work towards more active engagement with local stakeholders. This will help create an environment in which peace is not enforced but nurtured through participative processes."

She said that as the largest democracy, India firmly believes in multilateralism and adherence to principles of the United Nations Charter, said a statement.

India is proud to be a steadfast contributor to UN Peace-keeping since its inception. Our Peace-keepers have served with distinction in some of the most challenging operations across the globe, she said.

She added that in the journey of peace-keeping, India has made appreciable strides in gender inclusion. She underlined that women peace-keepers have empowered local communities and fostered trust.

The President expressed confidence that the Army Chiefs' Conclave for United Nations Troop Contributing Countries and other events with a similar sense of purpose and focus will promote new ideas, deeper cooperation, and enduring friendships.

She said that together as custodians of peace, we should enable a world where every child sleeps in safety, every community thrives in harmony and conflicts are relegated to the pages of history.

The President said that the Chiefs/Vice-Chiefs of Army, participating in UNTCC, are proud representatives of the best values and the ethos of their respective countries. They bring together a wealth of experience, expertise, and resolve of your nations towards sustainable peace and prosperity, she said.

The President noted that United Nations peace-keepers have been deployed in 71 different missions across the globe. She said that these missions share the purpose of mitigating the suffering of innocent people, particularly women, children and elderly. UN Peace-keepers deployed in remote and far-flung corners of the world have demonstrated exemplary courage and compassion.

- IANS

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Priya S
So proud of our women peacekeepers! They're not just serving but actually building trust in local communities. This is what real empowerment looks like. More power to them! 💪
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Michael C
As someone who has worked with UN missions, I appreciate India's consistent contribution. The point about nurturing peace rather than enforcing it is crucial for long-term stability.
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Ananya R
While I support our peacekeeping efforts, I hope this doesn't become another platform for geopolitical posturing. The focus should remain on humanitarian work, not political agendas.
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Sarah B
India's approach to peacekeeping through community engagement is commendable. The emphasis on local stakeholders shows deep understanding of conflict resolution. More countries should adopt this model.
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Vikram M
Our soldiers risk their lives in conflict zones while permanent UNSC members who don't contribute troops make all the decisions. Time for this to change! Jai Hind! 🙏
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Kavya N
The vision of "every child sleeping in safety" really touched me. This is what global leadership should be about - not just military strength but genuine compassion for humanity.

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