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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held key meetings with Bhutan’s Foreign Minister and Egypt’s Culture Minister during WAVES 2025. He emphasized the importance of cultural diversity in global change, advocating for a balance between technology and tradition. The summit brought together creators, policymakers, and innovators from across the world. Jaishankar highlighted India’s role in fostering cross-sectoral collaboration at the event.

Key Points: Jaishankar Meets Bhutan Egypt Ministers at WAVES 2025 Summit

  • Jaishankar stresses pluralism amid global change
  • Engages Bhutan FM on bilateral ties
  • Meets Egypt Culture Minister on sidelines
  • Highlights tech-tradition balance at WAVES 2025
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EAM Jaishankar meets Bhutan Foreign Minister on sidelines of WAVES summit 2025

EAM Jaishankar discusses cultural pluralism and bilateral ties with Bhutan and Egypt ministers during WAVES 2025 Global Media Dialogue.

"We have a microcosm of the global community at WAVES... discussing the contours of the emerging environment as policymakers. – S Jaishankar"

Mumbai, May 3

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met Bhutan Foreign Minister DN Dhungyel on the sidelines of WAVES 2025.

In a post on X, he said, "Good to meet Foreign Minister of Bhutan D N Dhungyel today on the sidelines of #WAVES2025."

https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1918208489501147603

Jaishankar also met Egypt's Culture Minister Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hano.

"Pleased to meet Minister of Culture Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hano of Egypt today on the sidelines of WAVES 2025," he said.

https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1918224338349686839

Jaishankar on Friday emphasised the significance of pluralism and cultural dimension in global change at the WAVES 2025 Global Media Dialogue. He noted that the world is intrinsically diverse and that colonialism and big power dominance have suppressed this diversity.

He highlighted the strong cultural dimension of global change and the need to give voice to traditions and heritage. Jaishankar stressed the importance of balancing technology and tradition to build a better future.

"We have a microcosm of the global community at WAVES. Content creators, policy makers, actors, writers, producers, visual artists, and others. And the lively conversations and the intense networking we seek to promote are supplemented by exhibitions, innovation pavilions, creativity bazaars and technology kiosks. However, this conversation at the beginning of day two holds a special significance because we are discussing the contours of the emerging environment as policy makers," he said.

WAVES 2025 is India's first-of-its-kind international summit dedicated to the audio-visual and entertainment sectors. It brings together over 10,000 delegates, 1,000 creators, 300 companies, and 350 startups, creating a powerful cross-sectoral network.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Bhutan is our closest friend and ally. Glad to see our leaders maintaining strong ties. The Himalayan kingdom deserves special attention given China's increasing influence in the region. More cultural exchanges would be wonderful too! 🇮🇳🇧🇹
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Priya M.
WAVES summit sounds exciting! India's soft power through entertainment and culture is our real strength. Bollywood already connects us globally - now imagine what 1000 creators collaborating can achieve. Hope they discuss better content sharing with neighboring countries.
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Arjun S.
While cultural diplomacy is important, I hope our leaders are also discussing concrete infrastructure projects with Bhutan. The Doklam issue showed how crucial our border cooperation is. More hydropower projects would benefit both nations.
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Sunita R.
Jaishankar ji always speaks so thoughtfully about balancing tradition and technology. As an artist, I'm thrilled India is hosting WAVES - our stories and heritage deserve global platforms. Maybe next year they can include folk artists from border states too?
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Vikram J.
Good to see engagement with both Bhutan and Egypt. But I wish our media would cover more about what actual agreements came out of these meetings. Photos and tweets are nice, but we need substance on how this helps common Indians.
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Neha T.
The diversity point is so important! Our Northeast states have amazing cultures that often get ignored in mainstream media. Hope WAVES includes creators from there - could be a gamechanger for regional integration and tourism. 🙏

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