Nepal’s top police official called for stronger global cooperation to address increasingly complex and borderless security threats while reaffirming the country’s long-standing commitment to United Nations peace operations.
Speaking at the fifth United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS 2026) at UN Headquarters in New York on July 8, Inspector General of Police Dan Bahadur Karki said challenges such as terrorism, transnational organized crime, cybercrime, misinformation and disinformation, illicit financial flows, and climate-related insecurity are growing in complexity and increasingly transcend borders.
UNCOPS 2026, held at UN Headquarters from July 7 to 8, brought together ministers, police chiefs, and senior representatives of regional and professional policing organizations to strengthen international peace, security, and development through the unifying power and enabling role of national and United Nations policing.
The Nepali delegation also included Narayan Datta Paudel of the Armed Police Force Nepal.
The summit was convened at a time when global security challenges are becoming increasingly complex, Karki said, highlighting a range of cross-border threats and stressing that such challenges require stronger international cooperation.
Karki underscored the importance of the United Nations’ role in protecting civilians, promoting the rule of law, and sustaining peace, saying it “remains more important than ever.”
He noted Nepal’s continued contribution to UN peacekeeping, stating that the country has deployed 17,852 police personnel to missions worldwide.
“Nepal remains a steadfast and proud contributor to United Nations peace operations,” he said, describing the deployments as a reflection of Nepal’s enduring commitment to international peace and security.
Karki said Nepal Police remains committed to the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and conduct, with the protection of civilians—especially women and children—at the center of its peacekeeping efforts. He also emphasized efforts to strengthen accountability at all levels.
He expressed Nepal’s support for the enhanced utilization of specialized police capabilities in UN missions, including formed police units and individual police officers, and stressed the importance of stronger partnerships in capacity building, knowledge enhancement, knowledge exchange, and operational effectiveness.
“As peace operations evolve, United Nations police must remain adaptable, professional, people-centered, technologically capable, and prepared to address emerging security challenges,” he said.
He added that the future of UN policing lies not only in responding to crises but also in preventing conflict, strengthening the rule of law, protecting civilians, and supporting resilient national authorities.
Karki further stressed that UN police must continue to uphold human rights, community-oriented policing, inclusive leadership, and meaningful partnerships to advance sustainable peace and security.
He called for stronger multilateralism, innovation, and collective action to address current challenges.
“Guided by professionalism and partnership, we must continue working together to advance peace, security, and the rule of law for all,” Karki said, concluding his address by reaffirming Nepal’s readiness to contribute. “Nepal remains ready to contribute its part.”
Kishor Panthi
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