India has secured its re-election to the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) for the 2025-2026 term, reaffirming its commitment to global peace initiatives.
About Peacebuilding Commission (PBC)
- The Peacebuilding Commission, established in December 2005, serves as an intergovernmental advisory body to support peace efforts in conflict-affected regions and bolster the international community’s broader peace agenda.
- The PBC is composed of 31 Member States, elected from the General Assembly, the Security Council, and the Economic and Social Council. The top financial contributing countries and the top troop-contributing countries to the United Nations system are also members.
- India, a founding member of the Commission, has consistently played an active role in shaping its peacebuilding initiatives.
- The Commission advises the UN General Assembly and Security Council on peacebuilding and sustaining peace efforts.
- Its focus includes promoting a strategic and integrated approach to peacebuilding by engaging with member states, United Nations entities, and other relevant actors.
