IAEA Chief and Foreign Ministers Attend Raisina Dialogue 2025 in New Delhi
The 10th Raisina Dialogue commenced in New Delhi on March 17-19, 2025, featuring foreign ministers from Bolivia, Hungary, Norway, and IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi. The event gathers approximately 3,700 attendees to discuss geopolitical dynamics under the theme “Kalachakra: People, Peace, Planet,” structured around six key thematic pillars. It aims to promote global cooperation on pressing issues.
On March 18, 2025, notable foreign ministers and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General arrived in New Delhi for the 10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue. Attendees included Bolivia’s Foreign Minister Celinda Sosa Lunda, Hungary’s Peter Szijjarto, Norway’s Espen Barth Eide, and IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi. The Ministry of External Affairs welcomed these dignitaries on social media, highlighting their participation in this prestigious conference.
The Raisina Dialogue 2025, hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Observer Research Foundation, occurs from March 17 to 19. This annual conference focuses on geopolitics and geoeconomics, addressing pressing global issues by drawing leaders from various sectors, including politics, business, and civil society to engage in meaningful discussions.
Approximately 3,700 attendees, including 800 speakers and delegates from over 130 countries, participate in this year’s dialogue. Notable participants include current and former heads of state, lawmakers, and leaders from military and multilateral institutions. This diverse representation underscores the breadth of conversations aimed at fostering cooperation on significant contemporary challenges.
This year’s theme, “Kalachakra: People, Peace, Planet,” will guide discussions across six thematic pillars. Topics will cover shifts in politics, the complexities of sustainable development, digital transformation, trade and supply chain security, development narratives, and investing in peace through effective leadership and institutions.
Additionally, the dialogue will feature the Raisina Ideas Pod, curated in partnership with Firstpost. This platform will encompass ministerial sessions focusing on critical global issues, including Europe’s strategic influence in the Indo-Pacific and the African Union’s role in the G20, thereby diversifying the topics on the international stage.
In summary, the Raisina Dialogue 2025 serves as a crucial platform for international discourse on vital issues impacting global stability and cooperation. The arrival of significant figures from numerous countries, alongside various thematic discussions, exemplifies the importance of collaboration in addressing contemporary challenges. The event fosters a deeper understanding of geopolitical dynamics and promotes strategic partnerships among nations.
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