On the sidelines of the upcoming United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs’ Conclave, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi met with his French counterpart, General Pierre Schill, CEMAT, here on Monday.
The two Chiefs reaffirmed the robust Indo-French strategic partnership, with discussions on expanding joint training exercises, counter-terrorism cooperation, and defence technology collaboration. Both sides emphasised the need for enhanced interoperability in UN peacekeeping operations, according to an ADGPI statement.
General Pierre Schill also visited the National Defence College and delivered a lecture and interacted with 65th NDC Course participants. The objective of the visit was to enhance interactions at the senior leadership level, to gain insights into the training curriculum, and to share best practices.
The two-day conclave, beginning Tuesday, is being hosted by the Indian Army at Manekshaw Centre, here. A total of 32 countries that play a pivotal role in UN peacekeeping operations will be participating in the two-day conclave.
The spokesperson of the IA said that 15 Chiefs, 17 Vice Chiefs and other high-ranking military officials from seven nations have also confirmed their participation in the event.
The UNTCC serves as a vital forum to address operational challenges, evolving threats, interoperability, inclusivity in decision-making, and the role of technology and training in strengthening UN peacekeeping.