Accra, Ghana: Raksha Rajya Mantri Ajay Bhatt attended the United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting in Accra, Ghana, from December 05 to 06, 2023. The meeting, hosted by the Department of Peace Operations, UN, and the Republic of Ghana, aimed to address security and operational challenges faced by UN peacekeepers worldwide.
India, a longstanding contributor to UN Peacekeeping missions, has consistently played a pivotal role by deploying the maximum number of troops and equipment. The discussions during the meeting revolved around garnering support for these missions and finding solutions to the challenges encountered by peacekeepers.
During the event, Raksha Rajya Mantri Ajay Bhatt engaged in bilateral meetings with Ministers from participating countries to discuss defence cooperation matters, reinforcing existing ties. Additionally, he took the opportunity to interact with the Indian community in Accra, further enhancing diplomatic relations.