The 10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue commenced in New Delhi, featuring notable attendees including Bolivia, Hungary, and Norway’s Foreign Ministers and IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi. The conference runs from March 17-19, focusing on critical global issues under the theme “Kalachakra: People, Peace, Planet” with various thematic discussions planned. The event hosts approximately 3,700 attendees and incorporates curated ministerial sessions through the Raisina Ideas Pod.
On March 18, 2025, distinguished dignitaries, including Bolivia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Celinda Sosa Lunda, Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Peter Szijjarto, Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide, and IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, arrived in New Delhi for the esteemed Raisina Dialogue. The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal offered a warm welcome to the attendees via a post on social media.
Hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Observer Research Foundation, this year’s Raisina Dialogue is being conducted from March 17 to 19 in New Delhi. Recognized as India’s premier conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics, the event aims to tackle critical global challenges, attracting nearly 3,700 attendees and featuring over 800 speakers from around 130 nations. Participants include prominent leaders from various sectors, including politics, business, and civil society.
The theme for the 2025 Raisina Dialogue is “Kalachakra: People, Peace, Planet.” Discussions will revolve around six thematic pillars: “Politics Interrupted: Shifting Sands and Rising Tides,” “Resolving the Green Trilemma: Who, Where and How,” “Digital Planet: Agents, Agencies and Absences,” “Militant Mercantilism: Trade, Supply Chains and the Exchange Rate Addiction,” “The Tiger’s Tale: Rewriting Development with a New Pen,” and “Investing in Peace: Drivers, Institutions and Leadership.”
Additionally, the Dialogue will feature the Raisina Ideas Pod, organized in collaboration with Firstpost. This segment will present curated ministerial sessions and discussions on various pressing global issues, including the role of Europe in the Indo-Pacific and the African Union’s involvement in the G20. An official statement elaborated on the significance and scope of the event.
The arrival of international dignitaries for the Raisina Dialogue exemplifies India’s commitment to addressing global challenges through meaningful dialogue. This year’s iteration, focusing on pivotal themes of geopolitics and geoeconomics, seeks to foster cooperation and explore solutions among diverse global leaders. With esteemed participants and comprehensive discussions, the Raisina Dialogue underscores India’s strategic role on the world stage.
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