India Calls For Strengthening UN Peacekeeping Mechanism, Urges Security Council Reform
At the 4th UN Chief of Police Summit, Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Kumar Deka articulated India's stance on UN Policing.
India has emphasised the necessity of strengthening existing mechanisms within UN peacekeeping operations, while cautioning against actions authorised by a Security Council that doesn't reflect current global realities.
At the 4th UN Chief of Police Summit, Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Kumar Deka articulated India's stance on UN Policing, highlighting the importance of respecting the sovereignty of host nations amid global multilateral system mistrust.
Deka underscored the need for reforming the UN Security Council, urging for expanded membership in both permanent and non-permanent categories to better represent global diversity. India has advocated for greater African representation in line with the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration, given the Council's significant focus on Africa.
Addressing the evolving nature of armed conflicts involving non-state armed groups, Deka highlighted the complexities faced by peacekeeping operations in implementing their mandates. He stressed the importance of clear mandates, adequate resources, and viable exit strategies, cautioning against externally imposed solutions and advocating for locally driven efforts to ensure civilian security.
India, a major contributor to UN peacekeeping missions, has highlighted the challenges posed by divergent interpretations of mandates among stakeholders, emphasising the need for continuous and effective coordination between the UN, host nations, and contributing countries.
Deka also pointed out the impact of digital and social media in conflict zones, calling for strengthened strategic communication and local awareness of peacekeeping missions' mandates to manage expectations.
In conclusion, Deka reiterated India's commitment to supporting host nations in finding sustainable solutions and promoting multilateral approaches and regional partnerships to overcome the limitations of the Security Council's current membership structure.
(With inputs from PTI.)
