Glimpses from the Inaugural Session of the Angkor Dialogue in Siem Reap, where India and the Mekong Countries came together under the theme “Fostering Civilisational and Strategic Confluence between India and the Mekong Region.” The session set the tone for deeper dialogue on heritage, connectivity, security, and shared futures. #AngkorDialogue #IndiaMekong #ActEast #Mekong #CivilisationalConfluence #StrategicPartnership

Participated in the conference on “Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Development, Security and Ecology” organised by @indfoundation at New Delhi. An insightful exchange of ideas on balancing development, national security and environmental sustainability in one of India’s most important island territories.

The panel discussion on “Great Nicobar Project: Balancing Ecology with Development and Strategic Preparedness” featured Dr. Sanjeev Ranjan, Former Secretary, Ministry of Shipping and Member, NCLT; and Rear Admiral GK Garg (Retd.), Member, High-Powered Committee for the Holistic Development of Great Nicobar Island. The session was moderated by Ms. Rami Desai, Distinguished Fellow, India Foundation.

The panel discussion on “Andaman and Nicobar Islands as a Focal Point for Maritime Security and Regional Cooperation” featured Air Marshal PK Roy (Retd), Former Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Islands; Amb Deepa Wadhwa, Former Ambassador of India to Japan; and Prof. C Raja Mohan, Contributing Editor, Indian Express and Visiting Professor, NUS. The session was moderated by Amb Jaideep Mazumdar, Former Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs and Member, Governing Council, India Foundation.

India at G7 : From guest to strategic partner Article published in Indian Express as a part of Dr Ram Madhav’s weekly column titled Ram Rajya on June 13, 2026. @rammadhav_ @IndianExpress rammadhav.in/articles/india-…

The panel discussion on “Sustainable Development, Community Governance and Ecological Resilience” featured Prof. Jagdish Mukhi, Former Governor of Assam and Nagaland and Former Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands; Shri Shekhar Gupta @ShekharGupta , Founder and Editor-in-Chief, The Print; and Dr. Sanat Kaul, Former Chief Secretary, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The session was moderated by Capt. Alok Bansal.

On the issue of border and larger issue of India's strategic interest, China remains the singular challenge for India in this region at least: Dr Ram Madhav, Politician, Author & President, India Foundation #NDTVIgnite | @VishnuNDTV @rammadhav_

Under Prime Minister Modi in last 12 years, India has scaled many new heights and that will distinguish his tenure from that of the first Prime Minister: Ram Madhav, Politician, Author & President, India Foundation #NDTVIgnite @NDTVProfit @rammadhav_ @tejshreethought

The current leadership of Afghanistan appears to be wanting to have good relations with India and India is responding accordingly: Dr Ram Madhav, Politician, Author & President, India Foundation #NDTVIgnite | @VishnuNDTV @rammadhav_

India should never think on the lines of playing the role of a big brother, if necessary play the role of an elder brother: Dr Ram Madhav, Politician, Author & President, India Foundation #NDTVIgnite | @VishnuNDTV @rammadhav_

Indian Ocean is an ally of India: Dr Ram Madhav, Politician, Author & President, India Foundation #NDTVIgnite | @VishnuNDTV @rammadhav_

#NDTVIgnite | Veteran strategist Ram Madhav discusses India's evolving foreign policy in a rapidly changing world. From relations with the United States, Russia and China to challenges posed by Pakistan, the conversation explores strategic autonomy, energy security, regional stability and India's growing role on the global stage. @VishnuNDTV @rammadhav_

Here, @rammadhav_ explains how India’s repeated invitation to the G-7 underscores its rising strategic, economic and diplomatic stature. From the Indo-Pacific to the Indo-Mediterranean, India is steadily shaping the emerging global order. @indfoundation rammadhav.in/articles/india-…

@indfoundation organised a conference on “Andaman & Nicobar: Security, Development & Ecology” today @rammadhav_ welcomed Adml DK Joshi, LG ANI who delivered the inaugural address I spoke on the islands’ strategic role in India’s maritime security &safeguarding critical sea lanes

A day after the podcast, @indfoundation org a conf on “Andaman & Nicobar: Security, Development & Ecology” today @rammadhav_ welcomed Adml DK Joshi, LG ANI who delivered the inaugural address I spoke on ANIs’ strategic role in India’s maritime sec &safeguarding critical sealanes

#NewAndamans @MediaRN_ANI @Admiral_DKJoshi

x.com/indfoundation/status/2… #NewAndamans - In Transformation towards #ViksitBharat. @Admiral_DKJoshi delivered the Inaugural address at the @indfoundation following opening remarks by its President, @rammadhav_, during a Conference on "Andaman and Nicobar: Development, Security and Ecology" today at #NewDelhi. #LGANI in his address highlighted #AmazingAndamans transformation in : ▶️5-star hotels ▶️4 full-length 3 km plus runways to promote #ScubaDiving, ▶️#GreatNicobar project, #ICTP, ▶️2 #GuinessWorldRecords in two days to promote #ScubaDiving ▶️#NewAndamans is reshaping #India’s maritime & defense future. ▶️Completed Azad Hind Fauz Setu & Middle Strait bridge expected by Dec 2027. ▶️#Greenfield Airport at #GreatNicobar & #SVP and extension of runways of INS Baaz & Kohassa ▶️200 Gbps OFC to #SriVijayaPuram and proposed submarine cable plans to Katchal, Teressa & Nicobar ▶️100% de-dieselisation by 2029, SMR nuclear feasibility underway ▶️Guyana-scale oil/gas potential: 87% methane at #SVP2 and #SVP3 plus crude condensate on 27Jan by #ONGC. ▶️#Radhanagar-Blue Flag beach 10 more #BlueFlag beach under “Ten Beach Vision”. ▶️Deep Water Port at #AtlantaBay and future vision for #ANI as ship building & ship repair hub for #IOR. The Islands no longer a “tiny, unknown group”; they’re #India’s gateway to the #IndoPacific & future.

As Dr. Ram Madhav rightly points out, the current leadership of Afghanistan appears keen on maintaining good relations with India, and India is responding accordingly. Constructive engagement, regional stability, and people-to-people ties remain key to a peaceful and prosperous neighbourhood.

"Today's conference on Andaman and Nicobar Islands is intended to highlight the important role that this island chain of A&N should play in India's various developmental, strategic, and economic trajectories" - Shri @rammadhav_, in the Inaugural Session of A&N Conference