UNSC Adopts Presidential Statement and Resolution on Peacekeeping

On 18th August, 2021, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), under India’s presidency, unanimously adopted a Presidential Statement on 'Peacekeeping and Technology' and a resolution on 'Accountability of crimes against UN Peacekeepers.'

  • These two significant outcome documents were adopted during an open-debate with the theme 'Protecting the Protectors: Technology and Peacekeeping' which India chaired.

The Presidential Statement

  • In line with India's focus on peacekeeping, the Presidential Statement (PRST) in the UNSC was the first to be adopted that focused exclusively on utilising technology to assist peacekeepers.
  • The PRST encourages the use of modern technology for improving the performance, safety and security ....
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