The tenth edition of the Raisina Dialogue, India’s flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, is set to commence today, March 17, 2025, in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the three-day event, which will see participation from over 3,500 delegates from 125 countries, including ministers, former heads of state, industry leaders, and experts from top think tanks.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will join the inaugural session as the Chief Guest and deliver the keynote address. The conference is hosted annually by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Theme and Key Discussions
The theme for Raisina Dialogue 2025 is “Kālachakra – People, Peace, and Planet.” Discussions will focus on six key areas:
- Politics Interrupted: Shifting Sands and Rising Tides
- Resolving the Green Trilemma: Who, Where, & How
- Digital Planet: Agents, Agencies, and Absences
- Militant Mercantilism: Trade, Supply Chains & Exchange Rate Addiction
- The Tiger’s Tale: Rewriting Development with a New Plan
- Investing in Peace: Drivers, Institutions, & Leadership
A Look at Raisina Dialogue Over the Years
The Raisina Dialogue was first held in 2016, focusing on “Asia: Regional and Global Connectivity.” Over the years, it has featured notable leaders such as Benjamin Netanyahu (2018), Scott Morrison (2020), Ursula von der Leyen (2022), and Giorgia Meloni (2023). Last year’s conference, themed “Chaturanga: Conflict, Contest, Cooperate, Create,” saw Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis as the chief guest.
This year, discussions will revolve around global challenges, international cooperation, and policy frameworks shaping the future. Participants can access further details on the official website: www.orfonline.org/forums/raisina-dialogue.