New Delhi: India has been re-elected to UN Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) for the term 2025-2026, continuing its role in supporting global peace and stability. This re-election comes as India’s current term was set to expire on December 31.
Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations shared the news emphasizing India’s commitment to peacebuilding efforts as a founding member and major contributor to UN Peacekeeping operations.
Role of UN Peacebuilding Commission
The Peacebuilding Commission is an inter-governmental advisory body that plays a crucial role in supporting peace efforts in conflict-affected countries. It helps mobilize resources and offers advice on integrated strategies for post-conflict peacebuilding and recovery.
The Commission’s main goal is to focus on the rebuilding of nations emerging from conflict, including the reconstruction of infrastructure and institution-building efforts necessary for long-term recovery. It also works to ensure sustainable development through coordinated international efforts.
PBC consists of 31 member states, including elected representatives from the General Assembly, Security Council, and Economic and Social Council. It includes countries that contribute significantly to the UN’s peacekeeping operations, both financially and through troop deployments, as reported by PTI.
India’s role in peacekeeping
As one of the largest contributors of uniformed personnel to UN Peacekeeping, India plays a vital role in peace efforts worldwide. India currently deployed around 6,000 military and police personnel to various UN missions in regions such as Abyei, the Central African Republic, Cyprus, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lebanon, South Sudan, and Western Sahara.
India’s peacekeeping efforts are significant, with nearly 180 Indian peacekeepers making the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty—the highest number from any contributing nation. The PBC’s work focuses on linking security, development, and human rights, ensuring a strategic, coherent approach to peacebuilding, with an emphasis on building long-lasting peace and stability in post-conflict societies, as reported by PTI.
