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Modi, Finnish President Stubb Inaugurate 11th Raisina Dialogue in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finnish President Alexander Stubb inaugurated the 11th Raisina Dialogue, India's premier conference on geopolitics and geo-economics. The three-day event, themed "Samskara," brings together over 2,700 participants from 110 countries, including policymakers, military leaders, and industry captains. Discussions will revolve around six thematic pillars covering power dynamics, climate, technology, and trade. The dialogue, organized by ORF and the MEA, aims to foster global cooperation on critical international issues.

Key Points: Raisina Dialogue 2026 Inaugurated by PM Modi, President Stubb

  • Flagship geopolitics conference inaugurated
  • Focus on global cooperation & security
  • Theme: 'Samskara - Assertion, Accommodation, Advancement'
  • 2,700 in-person attendees from 110 nations
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PM Modi, Finnish President Stubb inaugurate 11th Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi

PM Modi and Finnish President Alexander Stubb open the 11th Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, a premier global forum on geopolitics and geo-economics.

"Samskara represents the legacy of identity that allows civilisations to assert themselves, embrace diversity, and progress. - Conference Theme"

New Delhi, March 5

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the 11th edition of the Raisina Dialogue, India's flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, along with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, who is also the Chief Guest for the three-day event.

Prime Minister Modi was also accompanied by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during the inaugural session.

The dialogue, which brings together global policymakers, diplomats, and thought leaders, focuses on key global and regional issues, including economic cooperation, security challenges, and emerging geopolitical trends.

The three-day dialogue is scheduled from March 5 to March 7. The 2026 edition, themed "Samskara - Assertion, Accommodation, Advancement", will see participation from representatives of 110 countries, including ministers, former heads of state and government, members of parliament, military commanders, captains of industry, technology leaders, scholars, journalists, and youth leaders.

Samskara represents the legacy of identity that allows civilisations to assert themselves, embrace diversity, and progress through continuous refinement.

Around 2,700 participants are attending in person, while millions worldwide are expected to follow the proceedings through digital platforms.

Over three days, discussions will be organised across six thematic pillars: Contested Frontiers: Power, Polarity, and Periphery; Repairing the Commons: New Groups, New Guardians, New Avenues; White Whale: The Pursuit of Agenda 2030; The Eleventh Hour: Climate, Conflict, and the Cost of Delay; Tomorrowland: Towards a Tech-topia; and Trade in the Time of Tariffs: Recovery, Resilience, Reinvention.

The Raisina Dialogue aims to provide a platform for global decision-makers and thought leaders to exchange ideas, build consensus, and foster cooperation on critical geopolitical and economic issues facing the international community.

The Raisina Dialogue is India's premier conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics, held annually in New Delhi since 2016.

Organised by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs, this three-day event convenes global leaders, policymakers, academics, industry experts, and journalists to discuss critical international issues.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The thematic pillars are incredibly relevant, especially 'Tomorrowland: Towards a Tech-topia'. As someone in the tech sector, I'm glad India is driving conversations about technology's role in our shared future. Hope the discussions lead to concrete partnerships.
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Vikram M
While the scale is impressive, I hope the dialogue moves beyond just talk. We need actionable outcomes on climate and trade, issues that directly affect common citizens. The 'Eleventh Hour' pillar is aptly named—we are running out of time.
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Priya S
Having President Stubb as Chief Guest is a smart move. Finland's expertise in education and innovation can offer great insights for India. Looking forward to the sessions on 'Repairing the Commons'—global cooperation is the need of the hour.
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Rohit P
'Contested Frontiers' will be a key session, no doubt. In today's multipolar world, India's voice on security and sovereignty matters a lot. Glad our leadership is engaging so deeply on these platforms. Jai Hind!
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Michael C
The digital reach is remarkable—millions following online. This is how diplomacy should work in the 21st century. Makes complex geopolitical discussions accessible to the public. Kudos to the organizers.

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