Closing Remarks by Minister of State for External Affairs, Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan at the Raisina Dialogue 2022
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28 April, 2022 01:53 pm IST
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The Raisina Dialogue is India’s premier conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics committed to addressing the most challenging issues facing the global community. Every year, leaders in politics, business, media, and civil society converge in New Delhi to discuss the state of the world and explore opportunities for cooperation on a wide range of contemporary matters. The Dialogue is structured as a multi-stakeholder, cross-sectoral discussion, involving heads of state, cabinet ministers, and local government officials, who are joined by thought leaders from the private sector, media, and academia.
The conference is hosted by the Observer Research Foundation in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. This effort is supported by a number of institutions, organizations, and individuals, who are committed to the mission of the conference.
The closing remark of the conference was presented by Mos RK Ranjan, He express his excitement for the engaging three days experiences.
Dr. Ranjan said it is his privilege to deliver the closing remarks in the presence of this esteemed audience.
He asserted that India, at 75, is not an emerging power anymore.
"In the aftermath of India’s independence, the country steadily built upon its engagements with the world. At the turn of the millennium, the country widened its network of bilateral and multilateral partnerships across diverse sectors of cooperation."
"Over the last few decades, India has been the first responder in extending assistance to neighboring countries in times of distress – with resources, financing, and guidance. Our ‘Neighbourhood First’ and ‘Act East’ policies continue to strengthen historical bonds, whilst also expanding the geographical embrace of what is traditionally understood as our neighborhood."
He furthered that, we are engaged in a multitude of undertakings in the Indo-Pacific region, including infrastructure and information-sharing with our partners.
"Our initiatives in the maritime domain and the Indian Ocean Region draw inspiration from the SAGAR doctrines – where we aim to provide security and growth for all in the region"
Ranjan Said today, we are recognized by many as a capable, willing, and reliable partner to uphold the rules-based international order. It has indeed been a transformational journey for India as a nation.
"Our world is today marked by great-power contestations, geopolitical fragmentation, and economic uncertainties. 21st-century realpolitik, in most cases, is all about striking a fine balance between cooperation and competition between the same set of actors."
The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown light on some of the faultlines and vulnerabilities that beset our global supply chains, as well as our socio-economic, health, and human security systems.
These challenges notwithstanding, India has demonstrated its ability to lead, assist, and support other nations. This includes both bilaterally, and through the various multilateral platforms and initiatives.
India’s engagement with the world has been consultative, response-based, and human-centric.
In commemorating 75 years of Indian independence – something we proudly refer to as the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ – the country celebrates its achievements, its history, and values as a society. We also use this opportunity to ponder upon forward-leaning strategies for a New India on the global stage.
"Our imperatives in the third decade of the millennium include the building of resilient and constructive partnerships. India at 75 is committed to these twin goals, as it expands its ambitions and molds its approaches for the future."
As we shed the yoke and inhibitions of the past and step into a brighter future, I am reminded of these words from the great Nobel Laureate Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore –
"Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high…into that heaven of freedom my father,
let my country awake”.
At Raisina 2022, we have examined a plethora of issues that truly matter to us today.
To summarise, we have broadly incubated conversations around six pillars – First, on rethinking the idea of democracy, from the intermingling angles of tech, trade, and evolving ideologies. Secondly, we probed the tenets of the current multilateral order, and the urgent need to bring about reforms. Our third focus was on the Indo-Pacific, and the partnerships we continue to build around it to tackle common challenges. Fourth, is the idea of global communities and the crucial role they play in times of crisis. We also looked at some of the challenges humankind faces in achieving green transitions, and finally debated some of the relentless and persistent tech wars we find taking place across the globe said Dr. Ranjan.
He also thank the Observer Research Foundation - for their hard work and meticulous planning to deliver this event. You have successfully made Raisina Dialogue one of the top geopolitical conferences, globally.
And, the team MEA – for their dedication, and round-the-clock service, in ensuring Indian foreign policy interests continue to progress unabated. A special mention – to the Policy Planning & Research Division – for ensuring that the Raisina Dialogue continues to be the preferred platform for effortless osmosis of ideas and long-term visions.
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