🇮🇳 On June 9, Mr. Narendra Modi was sworn in as India’s Prime Minister for a third term in a grand ceremony at the presidential palace in Delhi.

At 73, Mr. Modi became only the second leader in the country’s history to win a third term, following in the footsteps of its first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term balances continuity and change in India's foreign policy, emphasising strategic autonomy, regional stability, and deeper engagement with the Global South.

His "Neighbourhood First" policy, complex relations with China and Pakistan, and strengthened ties with Russia underscore India's commitment to a multipolar vision and a significant role in global governance, writes Rupal Mishra.

https://valdaiclub.com/a/highlights/charting-india-s-foreign-policy-course-challenges-/

🗣 The author is a participant of the Valdai - New Generation project.

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🇮🇳🇷🇺 Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Moscow, his first visit to Russia in five years, signifies the strategic importance India places in its relationship with Russia.

India-Russia relations have been characterised as a long-standing strategic partnership, built on shared interests and values, including their commitment to multilateralism and a multipolar world order.

This visit comes at a crucial time when India is perceived to be tilting towards the West, especially in the context of its foreign policy, which is aimed at counterbalancing China's influence. The visit underscores the multifaceted and evolving nature of India-Russia ties, which are pivotal for India's balanced foreign policy and strategic autonomy, writes Nivedita Das Kundu.

https://valdaiclub.com/a/highlights/strategic-significance-of-pm-modi-s-moscow-visit/

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🇮🇳🌏 India's vision for Eurasia focuses on promoting stability and peace, which are achievable through collaborative efforts to address common security threats and safeguard shared interests.

When considering India's engagement in greater Eurasia, it is vital to understand its four main priorities:

1️⃣ Promoting Multipolarity

India's approach to the world is greatly influenced by the concept of multipolarity, which underscores the need for a balanced distribution of power and influence among major global players. This perspective reflects India's commitment to a fair and inclusive global order that respects different nations’ diverse viewpoints and perspectives (especially the Global South).

2️⃣ Regional diplomacy

As an emerging economic and political actor in the Indian subcontinent, India plays a crucial role in shaping the geopolitical landscape of Greater Eurasia. With its longstanding relationships with the countries of Central Asia, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia countries, India has been actively engaged in regional diplomacy to promote security, stability, and economic cooperation.

3️⃣ Pursuing Economic Opportunities

India is firmly committed to exploring economic opportunities throughout the wider Eurasian region. By identifying the potential for mutually beneficial partnerships and collaborations, India aims to leverage its growing economy and expanding market to further economic growth and development in the region.

4️⃣ Addressing Security Concerns

In today's interconnected world, addressing security challenges that transcend national borders is imperative. Regional and global cooperation are crucial in tackling these issues. India is dedicated to actively participating in security initiatives within the Greater Eurasia region.

India should prioritise strengthening its strategic partnerships with key players in the Eurasian region, including Russia and the Central Asian countries, writes Pravesh Kumar Gupta.

https://valdaiclub.com/a/highlights/priorities-for-international-cooperation/

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🗣 #IndianValdai: Programme of the Russia-India Conference of the Valdai Discussion Club and the Vivekananda International Foundation “Russia and India: Perspectives on Security in Eurasia and Bilateral Relations”

📍 Moscow, January 27, 2025

📆 January 27, Monday

09:30 – 10:00 — Opening of the conference (LIVE: Russian, English)

10:00 – 12:00 — Session 1. Hotbeds of Instability and International Security Challenges

12:30 – 14:00 — Session 2. Eurasian Security System, Benefits and Risks of Technology and Pairing Integration Initiatives: Moscow and New Delhi Perspectives

15:00 – 16:30 — Session 3. Russian-Indian Relations: Economy First!

16:50 – 17:50 — Special Briefing. The US Elections Outcome: Impact on Situation in Europe, Middle East, South Asia and Northeast Asia

17:50 – 18:10 — Closing of the Conference

🗣 Programme of the Russia-India Conference

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🇮🇳 There are three great powers, namely the US, China and Russia in the present multi-polar world, which have between them two opposite global governance models.

These powers are responsible for shaping and stability in global geopolitics.

📍 The first model is spearheaded by the US whose strengths are military power and supremacy of the US dollar. It believes in the balance of power politics and sees security as a zero-sum game. Not reconciled to the end of unipolar world, the US, leading the Global North nations, has often bypassed the United Nations and has abandoned globalisation in favour of plurilateralism and bloc politics in the hope of winning what it believes is the new Cold War.
 
📍 The other global governance model supported by China and Russia is furthering the UN-based international law, equality of states, indivisible security, multilateralism and globalisation for development and prosperity for upliftment and prosperity of EMDCs.

The Indian dream of becoming a developed nation can only be realised in a collective way as part of the Global South working with Russia and China, because only this global governance model promises sustainable development, Pravin Sawhney writes.

https://valdaiclub.com/a/highlights/why-the-global-south-needs-no-leaders/

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📆 TOMORROW, on January 27, the Russian-Indian Conference of the Valdai Discussion Club in partnership with the Vivekananda International Foundation, will be held at 16/1 Tsvetnoy Boulevard in Moscow.

The goal of the upcoming conference is to objectively assess the key challenges for Russia and India in various regions of the world and the dynamics of bilateral relations.

The conference programme is defined in accordance with these goals. It includes an opening, three thematic sessions and a special briefing – this last item is being introduced at a Valdai Club Conference for the first time. Among the topics of the sessions, Russian and Indian experts will discuss:

▪️ Hotbeds of instability and challenges to international security;
▪️ The Eurasian security system and the alignment of integration initiatives: views from Moscow and New Delhi;
▪️ Russian-Indian economic relations.

A special briefing will be devoted to the results of the US elections and their impact on the situation in Europe, the Middle East, South and Northeast Asia.

📑 Especially for the conference, the Valdai Club has prepared a new report, titled “Russia-India: Formula for Economic Cooperation”.

🗣 Programme of the Russia-India Conference

Working languages: Russian, English.

Links to the live broadcast of the discussion will be posted on all online platforms of the Valdai Club: on the website, X (formerly Twitter), VK, Telegram and Dzen.

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