Member States guarantee the forces and support the Berlin ministerial-level United Nations peacekeeping mission

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius attended a press conference during the United Nations Peacekeeping Minister, an international peacekeeping mission meeting held in Berlin, Germany, May 14, 2025. Image source: Reuters

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The two-day UNPK Minister’s event in Berlin in 2025 saw participation from more than 130 member states and international partners – in total, more than a thousand participants who gathered to reaffirm their support for the United Nations’ commitment to maintain peace and declared an effort to improve the effectiveness and adaptability of peace operations to face evolving global challenges to face evolving global challenges. “The focus of ministerial doctrine is on maintaining a peaceful future, reflects the need for innovative approaches to resolve complex conflicts, leverage emerging technologies, and address threats such as errors and disinformation.”

Germany’s contribution

Germany promised to donate 82 million euros to maintain peace in the United Nations. “In addition, we will continue to support the mission and partners of training and equipment,” said German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. “Our goal is to focus on new and innovative commitments, from renewable energy technologies to medical transport drones to protection from improvised explosive devices. We remain committed to supporting the three UN armed forces currently deployed to South Sudan, Lebanon and Western Sahara.”

In his opening remarks, UN Secretary-General António Guterres pointed out that in trouble spots around the world, a blue helmet could mean the difference between life and death. “The United Nations is now more than ever. The United Nations needs peacekeeping that is fully equipped for today’s reality and tomorrow’s challenges.”

Welcomes statements of support for peacekeeping and its commitment to the military and police capabilities of member states, he added: “This meeting is also a more fundamental thing: a future for peacekeeping.”

Key results

Among the key results, a total of 74 member states have made assurances, including the commitments of the military and police forces. 53 member states promise a unified capacity, including 88 military and police forces, as well as a variety of key functions, air transport, individual experts, staff and individual police.

59 member states promise specialized training on key issues such as peacekeeping intelligence, protection of civilians, gender and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse.

In addition, 18 Member States have put forward commitments related to technological advances and data-driven approaches to improve mandate effectiveness, and 38 Member States have made commitments to further implement the Women, Peace and Security Agenda, including gender-responsive peacekeeping and peacekeeping women.

Currently, more than 61,000 military and peacekeeping personnel from 119 countries and more than 7,000 civilian personnel serve in 11 peacekeeping missions. According to UNDK data, India is currently the fourth largest unit of 5375 personnel following Nepal (5951), Rwanda (5897) and Bangladesh (5677).

The statement added that the Berlin minister is the latest in a series of high-level meetings to inspire political support and generate tangible commitments to improve the peacekeeping of the United Nations. This follows previous ministerial meetings in Accra (2023), Seoul (2021), New York (2019), Vancouver (2017) and London (2016). The ministers in 2025 coincide with the 80th anniversary of the United Nations and the 10th anniversary of the founding of the leaders in peacekeeping.