Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman may skip the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries Chiefs Conclave in New Delhi from October 14 to 16, and a junior officer could represent the nation instead. An unnamed official confirmed the potential absence as India-Bangladesh relations experience tensions following the formation of Bangladesh's interim government. The Indian Army will host military leaders from more than 30 nations that contribute troops to UN peacekeeping missions.
Lt. Gen. Rakesh Kapoor briefed attendees at a curtain-raiser event on October 1 at the Manekshaw Centre about the conclave's procedures. The deputy chief of army staff described the gathering as a platform for dialogue and cooperation among participating countries. India ranks among the largest contributors to UN peacekeeping operations, and military officials plan to share operational expertise with representatives from nations such as Nepal, Sri Lanka, France, Italy, Algeria, Brazil, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Kenya, Morocco, and Vietnam.
Lt. Gen. Rakesh Kapoor briefed attendees at a curtain-raiser event on October 1 at the Manekshaw Centre about the conclave's procedures. The deputy chief of army staff described the gathering as a platform for dialogue and cooperation among participating countries. India ranks among the largest contributors to UN peacekeeping operations, and military officials plan to share operational expertise with representatives from nations such as Nepal, Sri Lanka, France, Italy, Algeria, Brazil, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Kenya, Morocco, and Vietnam.
