Nepal Reaffirms Global Peacekeeping Role on UN Day

The Nepal Army on Thursday marked the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations with a special ceremony highlighting the country’s decades-long contribution to global peacekeeping.

The event, held at the Birendra Peace Operations Training Centre in Kavrepalanchok, was attended by Chief of Army Staff General Ashokraj Sigdel as the chief guest, alongside senior military officials, government representatives, diplomats, and military attachés from partner nations.

During the ceremony, Nepali peacekeepers demonstrated their expertise in emergency response, rescue operations, rehabilitation, safe relocation, and first aid – skills that have defined Nepal’s reputation as one of the UN’s most dependable troop-contributing nations.

Nepal began participating in UN peacekeeping missions in 1958 and has since grown into one of the largest contributors of uniformed personnel.

It also ranks first globally in deploying female peacekeepers, reflecting the country’s commitment to inclusive peace efforts.

According to the Nepal Army, 5,819 Nepali peacekeepers are currently serving across 10 UN missions worldwide.

Since its first deployment, 74 Nepali soldiers have lost their lives, and 75 others have been injured while serving under the UN flag.

For Nepal, peacekeeping is not only an international duty but also a symbol of its global identity.

As a nation nestled between two Asian powers and often facing its own natural and economic challenges, Nepal’s steady commitment to global peace underscores a belief that small nations can play outsized roles in shaping stability and solidarity.

As the UN marks eight decades since its founding, Nepal reaffirmed its commitment to the organization’s principles -peace, security, and collective humanity – values that have guided its peacekeepers across continents for nearly seven decades.