Participated in an engaging discussion with FM
@elinavaltonen of Finland and Assistant FM Lana Nusseibeh of the UAE on ‘Emerging Powers and the New Geopolitical Competition’ at the
#KultarantaTalks #Finland.
➡️ Noted that ongoing conflicts are imposing costs and triggering changes far beyond the regions.
➡️ Agreed that the international community must continue efforts to mitigate their consequences and create conditions for diplomacy.
➡️ Emphasised the importance of de-risking and diversifying supply chains, building greater resilience and redundancy in an increasingly volatile world.
➡️ Reiterated that India’s energy choices are guided by national interest, with purchases based on considerations of affordability and availability.
➡️ Highlighted the centrality of India’s relations with the Gulf region, underpinned by strong people-to-people ties, energy cooperation, and growing strategic and defence partnership.
➡️ Observed that the character of warfare is evolving rapidly, with new technologies, weapons and tactics coexisting with traditional forms of conflict, opening fresh avenues for India-EU defence & strategic cooperation.
➡️ Noted that India and the EU have, this year alone, concluded negotiations on the FTA, signed the Strategic & Defence Partnership, and Comprehensive Mobility Cooperation Framework, reflecting the growing depth of the relationship.