Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi meets Kazakhstan counterpart, reaffirms defence partnership
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi met Major General Mereke Kuchekbayev, Chief of Land Forces of Kazakhstan, on the sidelines of the United Nations Triangular Cooperation Conference (UNTCC) 2025, reaffirming the strong defence partnership between the two countries, reports 24brussels.
The meeting, which took place during the conference hosted in New Delhi, emphasized training cooperation, capacity building, and ongoing engagement for regional peace and stability. The Army’s Additional Directorate General of Public Information shared via X, “On the sidelines of the #UNTCC2025, #GeneralUpendraDwivedi, #COAS met with Major General Mereke Kuchekbayev, Chief of Land Forces, Kazakhstan. The meeting reaffirmed the enduring defence partnership between the two nations…”
On the sidelines of the #UNTCC2025, #GeneralUpendraDwivedi, #COAS met with Major General Mereke Kuchekbayev, Chief of Land Forces, Kazakhstan. The meeting reaffirmed the enduring defence partnership between the two nations, with a focus on training cooperation, capacity building… pic.twitter.com/inKEuFE4qN
— ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) October 14, 2025
The interaction occurred during the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave on October 14, where military leaders from around the world convened to discuss the evolving global security landscape. Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix addressed the gathering, pointing out how the UN has adapted over time to meet new challenges. He stated, “To be prepared for the future, we must be prepared today…”
Brig Gen Manoa Driuvakamaka Gadai from Fiji warned of the complexities of contemporary peacekeeping operations, asserting that “peace is not maintained by politics but by people.” Similarly, Gen Alemshet Degife from Ethiopia highlighted emerging global security threats and emphasized the need for enhanced collaboration among troop-contributing nations.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaffirmed India’s commitment to maintaining a “rules-based order” amid violations by some nations. “For development, growth and prosperity, peace is essential,” he remarked, reiterating India’s foundational role as a signatory of the UN Charter and promoting a vision of global unity.
General Upendra Dwivedi echoed these sentiments, expressing that hosting the conference reflects “shared determination” for global peace. The conclave runs from October 14 to 16, 2025, and brings together military leaders from over 30 nations to reinforce a collective commitment to international peace and security. Discussions will focus on enhancing dialogue, interoperability, and sharing best practices, as well as leveraging indigenous technologies for future-ready peacekeeping missions, as stated by the Ministry of Defence.
