Raisina Dialogue: Latvia's Foreign Minister participated in Raisina Dialogue, said- we have good relations with India

The ninth edition of the Raisina Dialogue Conference started on 21st February. Politicians from around the world and leading people from other fields are participating in the conference. The objective of this conference is to solve the most challenging issues facing the global community. During this period, serious issues will be discussed. This program will continue till 23 February.

diplomatic relations are very good

Chrisjanis Karins, Foreign Minister of Latvia, based in Northeastern Europe, spoke on India-Latvia relations. He said, 'Diplomatic relations between India and Latvia are very good. We have an embassy in New Delhi and the Government of India has recently decided to open an embassy in Riga. This will make bilateral relations even better. Relations between the EU and India are also growing and developing in a very positive direction.

When asked about India's economic development, Carins said, 'India's economic development is very impressive. India is moving up in the rankings. Currently, it is the fifth-largest economy. Maybe its ranking will increase further in the future. With this, it will become the third and then the second largest economy. However, carrying that economic weight with its democratic values, India has a bigger role to play in world diplomacy. It is very important that on behalf of Europe and India, we work together based on these values. India is an important partner.

Seven areas are already on priority

BIMSTEC Secretary General Indramani Pandey arrived in Delhi to participate in the Raisina Dialogue Conference. Here he told reporters, 'My priority as Secretary General is to ensure that the decisions taken by the member countries are well implemented. It is the member states that decide the priority areas for cooperation. There are already seven priority areas that have been decided by the member states, which also include the security sector. From international crime and terrorism to maritime security, different mechanisms are already in place.

He further said that there is an agreement regarding cooperation in maritime transport which has been finalized and negotiated. The sixth summit of BIMSTEC is expected to take place this year. This conference can be held in Thailand.

What is Raisina Dialogue?

Raisina Dialogue is an annual conference held in the national capital Delhi. Raisina Dialogue is India's premier conference on geopolitics and geo-economics that aims to address the most challenging issues facing the global community. Raisina Dialogue was started in the year 2016.

Every year, leaders from politics, business, media, and civil society converge in New Delhi. During this time they discuss the situation in the world and look for opportunities for cooperation on contemporary issues. The head of state, cabinet ministers, and local government officials participate in the dialogue. Apart from this, thinkers from the private sector, media, and the education world also joined the program.

The conference is hosted by the Observer Research Foundation in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. It also gets the support of many institutions, organizations, and individuals.

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