EAM Jaishankar meets UN USG, reviews Indian contribution to UN peacekeeping
New Delhi [India], February 27 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under Secretary General for Peace Operations and spoke of India's commitment to UN's peacekeeping.
The two leaders on Wednesday also spoke about multilateralism in today's world.
In a post on X, Jaishankar said, "Pleased to receive Jean-Pierre Lacroix, USG for Peace Operations UN Peacekeeping, in New Delhi today. Spoke about India's longstanding commitment to UN Peacekeeping and multilateralism."
Pleased to receive @Lacroix_UN, USG for Peace Operations @UNPeacekeeping, in New Delhi today.
Spoke about 🇮🇳’s longstanding commitment to UN Peacekeeping and multilateralism. pic.twitter.com/gLKXTnaCEl
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) February 26, 2025
Earlier on Tuesday, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Lacroix and reviewed India's contributions to the UN's Peacekeeping forces.
In a post on X, the Ministry of Defence said, "Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh today met UN Under Secretary General for Peace Operations Mr Jean-Pierre Lacroix in New Delhi to review India's significant contributions to UN Peacekeeping. They discussed ways to enhance the effectiveness of peace operations, ensure the safety of peacekeepers, and expand India's engagement in global peace efforts."
Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh today met @UN Under Secretary General for Peace Operations Mr Jean-Pierre Lacroix in New Delhi to review India’s significant contributions to @UNPeacekeeping. They discussed ways to enhance the effectiveness of peace operations, ensure… pic.twitter.com/MExzgReyZE
— Ministry of Defence, Government of India (@SpokespersonMoD) February 25, 2025
He also visited the National Defence College and interacted with the Commandment and Faculty there.
In a post on X, the Ministry of Defence said, "A UN delegation led by Under Secretary General for UN Peace Operations Mr Jean Pierre Lacroix visited NDC, New Delhi today. The objective of the visit was to enhance interactions at senior Leadership level. The UN delegation interacted with Commandant & Faculty of NDC."
A UN delegation led by Under-Secretary General for @UN Peace Operations Mr Jean Pierre Lacroix visited #NDC, New Delhi today. The objective of the visit was to enhance interactions at senior Leadership level. The UN delegation interacted with Commandant & Faculty of NDC. pic.twitter.com/J69TqoSS96
— Ministry of Defence, Government of India (@SpokespersonMoD) February 26, 2025
In a press conference in Delhi, he spoke about 'Women in Peacekeeping'.
In a post on X, UN in India stated, "Improving the role of women in UN Peacekeeping is critical for its effectiveness. 'Women in Peacekeeping' conference was an opportunity to discuss efforts to have more women in senior roles in Peacekeeping. India is committed to this agenda & we appreciate that."
"This is an opportunity for me to reiterate my thanks to 🇮🇳for its strong support to the @UN, for peacekeepers & @UNpeacekeeping. And to pay tribute to the Indian peacekeepers who lost their lives serving the UN."
Improving the role of women in @UNPeacekeeping is critical for its effectiveness. ‘Women in Peacekeeping’ conference was an opportunity to discuss efforts to have more women in senior roles in Peacekeeping. India is committed to this agenda & we appreciate that.
- @Lacroix_UN pic.twitter.com/P1YpRCQiRn
— United Nations in India (@UNinIndia) February 26, 2025
- USG @Lacroix_UN said at a press conference in New Delhi today. pic.twitter.com/70NFHxkIpf
— United Nations in India (@UNinIndia) February 26, 2025
"This is an opportunity for me to reiterate my thanks to [India] for its strong support to the UN, for peacekeepers & UN peacekeeping. And to pay tribute to the Indian peacekeepers who lost their lives serving the UN," the post added. (ANI)
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