UN Blue Helmets are the most globally recognized symbol of the world’s ability to come together to help countries move from conflict to peace. Peacekeepers hail from every corner of the world. But they are united in their commitment to peace. As we meet today, UN peacekeepers are hard at work helping to ensure that ceasefires are respected… Protecting civilians caught in the line of fire… Helping provide the conditions for lifesaving aid to flow to those in need… And laying the foundations for long-term recovery. In trouble spots around the world, Blue Helmets can mean the difference between life and death. And they are also a clear demonstration of the power of multilateral action to maintain, achieve and sustain peace. Secretary-General’s keynote address to the Ministerial Meeting on the Future of Peacekeeping: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-05-13/secretary-generals-remarks-the-ministerial-meeting-the-future-of-peacekeeping-bilingual-delivered-scroll-down-for-all-english