Proud of contribution at UN peacekeeping: India highlights Congo volcano relief work at UNSC

Indian forces part of the MONUSCO in the Democratic Republic of the Congo played a key role in safeguarding civilians and UN assets when the eruption took place. 

New Delhi: At a debate on the safety and security of UN peacekeepers at the United Nations Security Council or UNSC on Monday, India has said its "proud" of its "contribution", highlighting the recent role played by the Indian brigade in the aftermath of a volcanic eruption in DR Congo.  Speaking at the debate, India's Deputy Permanent Representative Nagaraj Naidu said, "India is proud of its long and rich tradition of contribution to UN peacekeeping operations...Even as speak today, an Indian peacekeepers brigade stationed in Goma (DRC) are saving lives of civilians stranded in the aftermath of the Mount Nayargongo eruption in DRC." Indian forces part of the MONUSCO or United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo played a key role in safeguarding civilians and UN assets when the eruption took place. MONUSCO has 14000 Military personnel with India at 2200 + being the largest troop-contributing country to it.