The UN General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted a resolution piloted by India, to establish a new memorial wall, for fallen peacekeepers. The Assembly, which adopted the resolution without a vote, ‘welcomed Member States’ initiative to establish — within three years of the text’s adoption — a memorial wall at the United Nations Headquarters in New York honouring the memory of fallen peacekeepers.’

Ruchira Kamboj, India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador, introduced the draft resolution titled ‘Memorial wall for fallen United Nations peacekeepers’ in the UN General Assembly hall.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed delight upon the adoption of the resolution and said, "The Resolution received a record 190 co-sponsorships. Grateful for everyone's support." According to the media, the resolution was submitted by 18 countries, including Bangladesh, Canada, China, Denmark, Egypt, France, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Nepal, Rwanda and the US.