Nepal has reaffirmed its commitment to contributing to United Nations peacekeeping in all possible manners.

Addressing the Special Political and Decolonization committee of the UN on Thursday, Amrit Kumar Rai, Nepal's permanent representative to the UN, noted that many Nepali peacekeepers have been deployed around the world while stressing the need for a holistic and integrated approach to peacekeeping.

“United Nations peacekeeping has evolved into multidimensional and multi-faceted operations with complex mandates that include upholding the rule of law, protecting civilians and ensuring human rights. And yet, they are underfunded and under-resourced undertakings,” said Rai.

“Mandates should be specific, prioritized and achievable, and supported with adequate financial and technological resources adapted to the reality on the ground.”

Rai added that member states must contribute to the peacekeeping budget in full and promptly to ensure resource predictability.

According to the UN, Nepal is the second largest contributor of uniformed officers to UN Peacekeeping. More than 5,700 military and police personnel from Nepal are deployed to the UN operations in Abyei, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, the Middle East, Mali, Somalia, South Sudan, and Western Sahara.