What happened?
On July 21, the eighth edition of the India-Myanmar United Nations Peacekeeping Training Course was inaugurated in Naypyitaw. The 12-day programme, running from July 21 to August 1, is being conducted by a three-member Mobile Training Team from the Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping (CUNPK), New Delhi. The Indian team is led by Lt. Col. Vineet, along with Lt. Col. Nivedita and Maj. Pooja. The course will train 30 mid-level officers from Myanmar’s security forces in key peacekeeping skills, with a focus on de-escalation, conflict management, and civilian protection. The training was jointly inaugurated by Indian Ambassador Abhay Thakur and Myanmar’s Vice Senior General Soe Win.
Why it matters to India
The training reinforces India’s commitment to global peacekeeping and defence cooperation with Myanmar. Since 1950, over 2.9 lakh Indian peacekeepers have served in UN missions, with more than 5,000 currently deployed. The CUNPK module prepares officers for complex operational environments using real-world scenarios and established UN protocols. This course marks the eighth joint initiative since 2016, deepening India-Myanmar collaboration in peacekeeping and regional security.