Not as guests. As diplomats. 🇮🇳 Yes, you read that right. These aren’t just birds; they’re symbols of India’s quiet strength on the global stage. Sent by New Delhi 45 years after the first pair gifted by Indira Gandhi, this isn’t about feathers. It’s about values: grace, resilience, multilateralism. Picture this: one lonely peacock had been wandering the UN grounds for years. Then boom; five more arrive, matching the UN’s blue and white colours. Even the timing feels symbolic. As global tensions rise, India’s giving the world a gentle, beautiful reminder: cooperation still matters. The birds will stay in a temporary home for 3 months, cared for by a Swiss vet. Then? Freedom in Ariana Park; the same estate where, in 1954, a peacock once stole the spotlight by hopping onto a Soviet car. History, meets diplomacy, meets nature. And here’s the fun part; the UN is letting people name them. Imagine: your name could be on a peacock at the UN. That’s power with plumage.