New Delhi is buzzing with diplomatic activity as global leaders touch down for the Raisina Dialogue 2025, India’s flagship conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics. Scheduled to take place from March 17-19, the high-profile event will see participation from key foreign ministers, deputy prime ministers, and former heads of state.
On Sunday, Slovenia’s Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon, Luxembourg’s Deputy Prime Minister Xavier Bettel, Peru’s Foreign Minister Elmer Schialer Salcedo, and former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed arrived in the capital. Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal extended a warm welcome to them via a post on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting India’s enthusiasm for hosting global leaders.
More arrivals for @RaisinaDialogue 2025!
Welcome to India, DPM Xavier Bettel of Luxembourg & FM Tanja Fajon of Slovenia. pic.twitter.com/5vD5VNdJjd
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) March 16, 2025
Jaiswal also confirmed the arrival of Cuba’s Deputy Prime Minister Eduardo Martinez Diaz and Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who landed in Delhi earlier on Sunday. Additionally, Nepal’s Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba arrived on Friday to take part in the discussions.
Greetings to our esteemed guests arriving for @RaisinaDialogue 2025!
FM Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa of Ghana, FM Elmer Schialer Salcedo of Peru & Former President of the Republic of Maldives @MohamedNasheed, arrive to a warm welcome in New Delhi. pic.twitter.com/ARXPOWc8k2
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) March 16, 2025
The Raisina Dialogue, hosted by the Observer Research Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, serves as a crucial platform for deliberating on pressing international challenges. Supported by a diverse range of institutions and experts, the conference will bring together policymakers, scholars, and industry leaders to discuss global security, economic policies, and diplomatic cooperation.
