India has emphasized the necessity of reforming the UN Security Council to enhance the legitimacy and effectiveness of peacekeeping operations. India’s Permanent Representative, P. Harish, highlighted that major troop-contributing countries like India are excluded from permanent membership, which undermines the missions’ mandates. He advocated for simple, realistic mandates aligned with available resources and expressed concern over funding uncertainties, particularly in light of potential cuts from the U.S. Harish argued that outdated peacekeeping missions should be liquidated, underscoring the need for a political process to ensure mission success amidst complex challenges.