India's visible leadership, rapid capability response, effective supplies to the needy and strong social discipline have all stood out during the COVID-19 pandemic, external affairs minister S Jaishankar told the WION Global Summit in Dubai on Wednesday.

India's visible leadership, rapid capability response, effective supplies to the needy and strong social discipline have all stood out during the COVID-19 pandemic, external affairs minister S Jaishankar told the WION Global Summit in Dubai on Wednesday. #WIONGlobalSummit 1 - Peace deals and the shifting sands of West Asia 2 - The post-pandemic world order 3 - World economy: The price of the pandemic 4 - Digital revolution: The world goes online https://t.co/dGyA9r66DG — WION (@WIONews) March 24, 2021 × “As a society for whom the world was a workplace, we mounted an unprecedented repatriation operation through the Vande Bharat Mission,” recalled Jaishankar, who was the chief guest at the fourth edition of the annual event. “Our domestic priorities were harmonised with our global outlook in the 'Vaccine Maitri' [vaccine diplomacy] that now extends to almost 80 nations,” he added. Alluding to the theme of the Global Summit, "Power Play in a Post-Pandemic World", he said power plays have always existed and will continue, but in a changed playing field. “Capabilities may be different, perhaps reputations as well. But the mother of all Black Swans will ensure that our very manner of thinking will be different,” he said, referring to the pandemic. #WIONGlobalSummit | India's visible leadership, rapid capability response, effective supplies to the needy and strong social discipline have all stood out during the COVID-19 pandemic, says @DrSJaishankar Follow LIVE updates here: https://t.co/YrCq0S02ze pic.twitter.com/YdxiwrRgP8 — WION (@WIONews) March 24, 2021 × "In an incredible and dynamic global situation, the pandemic has introduced many more variables, some of which came as a shock to the entire global system," he said. "The pandemic has raised fundamental concerns about the virtues of globalisation by bringing out the importance of reliable supply chains." “It has also brought out in the open the behaviour of states at times of stress, thereby highlighting the more uncomfortable realities of global politics," India's external affairs minister asserted. "It made us realise the quality of leadership and the strength of motivation. It has made health security and perhaps food security far more integral to national security of countries,” he said. The pandemic, he said, has accelerated digitisation, whether it is by work from home, delivery to the vulnerable, or monitoring the pandemic itself. “The full extent of these changes is still far from clear. But for sure, the world will be a different place than just wearing masks,” said Jaishankar. Outlining power plays that existed well beyond the pandemic, and could be a continuous factor in the evolution of the world order, he noted that multipolarity and rebalancing are the main characteristics of the current world order. “The first represents the emergence of more consequential players, as opposed to two major ones during the Cold War, one after that, and a few more thereafter in the making.” The second, rebalancing, not only captures the different weightage of players, but also the changes in our assessment of their importance and influence. “The process is set against backdrop of globalisation and debates around its merits,” he said. When it comes to power plays, the rise of China and to some extent of India is one part of the story, Jaishankar said. “Significant changes in American strategic posture are equally important, and not unconnected. The collective character of the West, including its alliance manifestations, is no longer the same. Historical players like Russia or Turkey or Iran are far more active in their near vicinity, in the case of Russia, well beyond.” He noted that the influence of middle powers has grown much more in a flatter world, making challenges and solutions far more regional than before, for example, in the Gulf. Africa and Latin America are more aware of their interests and more focused on pursuing them, he added. Globalisation has also come with its own constraints and dependence. The resulting anxieties have had both political and cultural expression, the minister said. “The game-changing nature of technology has had sweeping consequences, among them the growth and power of Big Tech. New metrics of power have emerged, such as connectivity,'' he pointed out. Complimenting WION for the summit, Jaishankar expressed confidence “that we will benefit from its exceptional coverage of global happenings.”

Post-pandemic world will be a different place than just wearing masks, says Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar

The 'WION Global Summit: Navigating and Negotiating Global Imperatives' is being held in Dubai today. The event will kick start at 9.30 am (12:00 PM IST) onwards at The Oberoi.

The 'WION Global Summit: Navigating and Negotiating Global Imperatives' is being held in Dubai today. The event will kick start at 9.30 am (12:00 PM IST) onwards at The Oberoi. WION is India's first international news channel dedicated to putting forth India's perspective on impactful global issues and the annual conclave, WION Global Summit, is a platform for global leaders to come together at a single platform and have a dialogue on a common global agenda. WION Global Summit full schedule In this year's edition, the list of speakers include former Sri Lankan Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe; Her Excellency Dr Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga, the first Female President of Latvia and former president of Club de Madrid, Aleqa Hammond; The first female Prime Minister of Greenland and Her Excellency Mariya Didi; the Honourable Minister of Defence of the Republic of Maldives. During the one-day event, the guests will host agenda-driven discussions on topics of global importance including, climate change, global governance, economic slowdown, and global crisis. The event is divided into four sessions. The first will be on India and the Emerging World focusing on the dynamics between Nationalism, Multilateralism and Creative Diplomacy. The second session will be on Balancing and Recalibrating Pakistan’s Diplomatic Strategy: Economy, Security, and Internal Political Stability and it will be followed by the third session on Climate change. The fourth session will be a Global Thinkers Forum. The welcome note at the WION Global Summit would be given by the Indian Ambassador to the UAE - His Excellency Pavan Kapoor. The Summit would also be attended by Sudhir Chaudhary - The CEO & Editor in Chief of WION and the sessions would be moderated by Palki Sharma Upadhyay - The Executive Editor of WION and Riz Khan - an International journalist. Indian stalwarts from the armed forces and political parties, former ambassadors and diplomats, experts from the industry, academicians and climate activists will also take part in well-curated sessions. WION Global Summit will be broadcast on WION which is available across South Asia, Australasia, the Middle East, and Russia. It will also be live on wionews.com, its app and on its social media platforms on the 5th of March 2020 from 9.30 am onwards.

Stage all set in Dubai for third edition of WION Global Summit

Ram Madhav, National General Secretary, BJP &amp; Board of Governors, India Foundation

Nationalism:

Nationalism in history and seen various phases, until the advent of Hitler and Mussolini. Today, the word has again started finding its own importance and its own relevance.

In the 21st Century, nationalism should be protecting the interest of one's own country.

As far as India is concerned, we have looked at nationalism with a beneficial vision, it is for the benefit of an individual in the larger interest. We believe in 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbkam'.

National pride is there in every country in the world, in a connected world with technology, travel connecting us, Nations National Pride exist, the border will lose their importance.

Multilateralism has an important role to play, global institutions created in the last century have to undergo major reforms for their own survival.

Question is for them, whether they want to remain relevant or not. Geneva Conventions is being violated by nations, only be revisiting the policies. Nations in the east have become the powerhouses, why is India not finding a place in UNSC.

China

We take a stand on United Nation related resolutions based on the situations at those junctures. India has taken stands on different occasions, we have taken different positions on different resolutions.

Jammu and Kashmir

The situation in J&amp;K projected by certain sections and&nbsp;liberals don't have faith in democratic institutions, their faith is in anarchy, the word used is J&amp;K is a "conflict zone", Kashmir Valley that has seen violence thanks to our neighbour, Kashmir Valley has 3 Parliamentarian Seats in Indian Parliament, 2 Seats have been peaceful except for one.

The false narrative of Kashmir of conflict, 8 months have passed not even single big violence has taken place. Since propaganda is going we offered our international friends to see it themselves.

Ambassadors who got there came and told me, there were traffic jams in Srinagar City. 5-6 leaders are still in detention, even they will be let off sooner or later.

Manoj Ladwa, Founder and CEO, India Inc

Nationalism

I don't see a conflict between Nationalism and multilateralism. The nationalism is deeply rooted in "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam"&nbsp;Brexit is a classic example where the British recognised the world outside the EU.

Fundamentally EU failed to reform, UN, World Bank, IMF failed to reform. These institutions need to reform. India should now be Rule Maker, not Rule Taker.

General Joginder Jaswant Singh, Former Chief of Army Staff

Nationalism

Only the Indian Ocean is named after India. This is the sphere of influence of India. India is not just India what you see now, India is Hindustan, Al-Hind by Arabs, French and Chinese also named India. 
China has a huge land-mass called Tibet.

India's neighbourhood policy

Our region is the most Nuclearised Region of the world. The risk is there, today we want to a peaceful world. The world is working out on dynamics by stabilising with a number of countries.

Pradeep Vasant Naik, Air Chief Marshal (Retd)

India's neighbourhood policy

India in its present moment defines good relations with neighbours as its prime object of foreign policy. Perception of India interfering in internal issues of other countries has gone down. There is a race of power between the US and China, India is now beginning to grow to inspire smaller countries to participate in major affairs.&nbsp;

Kashmir issue

Kashmir issue is misunderstood by a lot of people around the world. Kashmir has been with us for the last so many years. There should be no doubt in anybody's mind that Kashmir is not an integral part of India. Whether the world supports it or not it will remain an integral part of India.

Aleqa Hammond, &nbsp;First Female Prime Minister of Greenland &nbsp; &nbsp;

Climate Change

It's very important that we talk about climate change at all levels, especially with our children- because they are the ones that are going to be most impacted. For anyone following News should know climate change is happening big time. The ice cap is 3kms thick, the biggest ice mass after Antarctica. The ice cap is melting all year round, the temperature is rising in Greenland, this is serious matter. It is changing our economy, our perspective of how the world is working.

Venessa Nakate, Founder &amp; Climate Activist

Climate Change

The issue of Climate Change needs to get all of us worried not just young people. When you look around you see the devastating impact of climate change. As for India, last year the temperature went over 56 degrees. Not all of us depend on agriculture, but those directly related with farming are suffering.&nbsp;

People need to stop running away from the topic of climate change. There are people who act interested but when solutions are pitched, they back out. We need our voices, as it is powerful and can bring a change.

James Terry, Professor of Geosciences

Climate Change

People there are facing very real threats. The islands in the South Pacific are facing sea-level rise, changing ocean temperature, stress on groundwater, the stress of available land and available resources are limited. There are two kinds of actions that can be taken- mitigation and adaptation.&nbsp;

Often new solutions are trial and error, they are supposed to be given a fair attempt. We have to make sure we are behind science and science is well-funded.

Reham Khan, Journalist, Commentator and Broadcaster

Pakistan-US Relationship

I think the minute I saw US President Trump sitting along Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, saying he wants to be a mediator, that was the moment it all went wrong. If anyone can mediate it can only be China, every single time India-Pakistan has had any issue, China has stayed neutral, even though China is an all-weather friend to Pakistan, China has not become a party to India-Pakistan dispute.

Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri, Former Foreign Minister of Pakistan

Relationship with the USA has taken a nosedive since 2011. Raymond Davis, CIA agent was arrested and the relationship took a worse nosedive. US President Donald Trump has said many a time that he is ready to mediate between India and Pakistan knowing the fact that India would never agree to mediation, this cannot be without a reason, he is reckless but not mad.

There are only two countries that can play a role, China, India will not accept. The US has a slight tilt towards India.

Bashir Khan, Former Foreign Secretary of Pakistan

Pakistan is a market of $200 million-plus, economics is a factor politically. The American position globally speaking and mostly in our part of the world, it is because of the China factor as the US is viewing the region. The states of South Asia has lost the capacity to view the region.

The Political systems, economic systems are dysfunctional. Those challenges are arising from society's challenges.

Dr. Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga, Former President Club de Madrid and First Female President of Latvia &nbsp;

Social media has had a great deal of influence in protests across the world. Participation of young people is part of the democratic process. In many parts of the world, one would wish to encourage the youth to participate, young people, are our priority.

Mariya Didi, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Maldives

Rising Islamic radicalism in Maldives

Radicalism anywhere is not good. Peaceful co-existence is the solution in the Maldives for radicalism and we are trying very hard to implement it. The Maldives earlier used to be one of the most peaceful countries. Our country has 187 islands with people dispersed all over and it is a lot of work. The first thing we have done is acknowledging there is a problem and then identifying it following it coming up with a solution of co-existence.

Ranil Wickremesinghe, Former Prime Minister of Sri Lanka

India-China relations

Sri Lanka and India share the same heritage, even as Colombo has friendly relations with Beijing. We were first to sign a trade agreement.&nbsp;

Highlighting the sudden rise of China in economic, military and political spheres, he said that is an era which is witnessing the end of western dominance. It's only China that can face trade war and coronavirus simultaneously.

Ram Madhav, National General Secretary, BJP & Board of Governors, India Foundation Nationalism: Nationalism in history and seen various phases, until the advent of Hitler and Mussolini.

Ram Madhav, National General Secretary, BJP & Board of Governors, India Foundation Nationalism: Nationalism in history and seen various phases, until the advent of Hitler and Mussolini. Today, the word has again started finding its own importance and its own relevance. In the 21st Century, nationalism should be protecting the interest of one's own country. As far as India is concerned, we have looked at nationalism with a beneficial vision, it is for the benefit of an individual in the larger interest. We believe in 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbkam'. National pride is there in every country in the world, in a connected world with technology, travel connecting us, Nations National Pride exist, the border will lose their importance. Multilateralism has an important role to play, global institutions created in the last century have to undergo major reforms for their own survival. Question is for them, whether they want to remain relevant or not. Geneva Conventions is being violated by nations, only be revisiting the policies. Nations in the east have become the powerhouses, why is India not finding a place in UNSC. China We take a stand on United Nation related resolutions based on the situations at those junctures. India has taken stands on different occasions, we have taken different positions on different resolutions. Jammu and Kashmir The situation in J&K projected by certain sections and liberals don't have faith in democratic institutions, their faith is in anarchy, the word used is J&K is a "conflict zone", Kashmir Valley that has seen violence thanks to our neighbour, Kashmir Valley has 3 Parliamentarian Seats in Indian Parliament, 2 Seats have been peaceful except for one. The false narrative of Kashmir of conflict, 8 months have passed not even single big violence has taken place. Since propaganda is going we offered our international friends to see it themselves. Ambassadors who got there came and told me, there were traffic jams in Srinagar City. 5-6 leaders are still in detention, even they will be let off sooner or later. Manoj Ladwa, Founder and CEO, India Inc Nationalism I don't see a conflict between Nationalism and multilateralism. The nationalism is deeply rooted in "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" Brexit is a classic example where the British recognised the world outside the EU. Fundamentally EU failed to reform, UN, World Bank, IMF failed to reform. These institutions need to reform. India should now be Rule Maker, not Rule Taker. General Joginder Jaswant Singh, Former Chief of Army Staff Nationalism Only the Indian Ocean is named after India. This is the sphere of influence of India. India is not just India what you see now, India is Hindustan, Al-Hind by Arabs, French and Chinese also named India. China has a huge land-mass called Tibet. India's neighbourhood policy Our region is the most Nuclearised Region of the world. The risk is there, today we want to a peaceful world. The world is working out on dynamics by stabilising with a number of countries. Pradeep Vasant Naik, Air Chief Marshal (Retd) India's neighbourhood policy India in its present moment defines good relations with neighbours as its prime object of foreign policy. Perception of India interfering in internal issues of other countries has gone down. There is a race of power between the US and China, India is now beginning to grow to inspire smaller countries to participate in major affairs. Kashmir issue Kashmir issue is misunderstood by a lot of people around the world. Kashmir has been with us for the last so many years. There should be no doubt in anybody's mind that Kashmir is not an integral part of India. Whether the world supports it or not it will remain an integral part of India. Aleqa Hammond, First Female Prime Minister of Greenland Climate Change It's very important that we talk about climate change at all levels, especially with our children- because they are the ones that are going to be most impacted. For anyone following News should know climate change is happening big time. The ice cap is 3kms thick, the biggest ice mass after Antarctica. The ice cap is melting all year round, the temperature is rising in Greenland, this is serious matter. It is changing our economy, our perspective of how the world is working. Venessa Nakate, Founder & Climate Activist Climate Change The issue of Climate Change needs to get all of us worried not just young people. When you look around you see the devastating impact of climate change. As for India, last year the temperature went over 56 degrees. Not all of us depend on agriculture, but those directly related with farming are suffering. People need to stop running away from the topic of climate change. There are people who act interested but when solutions are pitched, they back out. We need our voices, as it is powerful and can bring a change. James Terry, Professor of Geosciences Climate Change People there are facing very real threats. The islands in the South Pacific are facing sea-level rise, changing ocean temperature, stress on groundwater, the stress of available land and available resources are limited. There are two kinds of actions that can be taken- mitigation and adaptation. Often new solutions are trial and error, they are supposed to be given a fair attempt. We have to make sure we are behind science and science is well-funded. Reham Khan, Journalist, Commentator and Broadcaster Pakistan-US Relationship I think the minute I saw US President Trump sitting along Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, saying he wants to be a mediator, that was the moment it all went wrong. If anyone can mediate it can only be China, every single time India-Pakistan has had any issue, China has stayed neutral, even though China is an all-weather friend to Pakistan, China has not become a party to India-Pakistan dispute. Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri, Former Foreign Minister of Pakistan Relationship with the USA has taken a nosedive since 2011. Raymond Davis, CIA agent was arrested and the relationship took a worse nosedive. US President Donald Trump has said many a time that he is ready to mediate between India and Pakistan knowing the fact that India would never agree to mediation, this cannot be without a reason, he is reckless but not mad. There are only two countries that can play a role, China, India will not accept. The US has a slight tilt towards India. Bashir Khan, Former Foreign Secretary of Pakistan Pakistan is a market of $200 million-plus, economics is a factor politically. The American position globally speaking and mostly in our part of the world, it is because of the China factor as the US is viewing the region. The states of South Asia has lost the capacity to view the region. The Political systems, economic systems are dysfunctional. Those challenges are arising from society's challenges. Dr. Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga, Former President Club de Madrid and First Female President of Latvia Social media has had a great deal of influence in protests across the world. Participation of young people is part of the democratic process. In many parts of the world, one would wish to encourage the youth to participate, young people, are our priority. Mariya Didi, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Maldives Rising Islamic radicalism in Maldives Radicalism anywhere is not good. Peaceful co-existence is the solution in the Maldives for radicalism and we are trying very hard to implement it. The Maldives earlier used to be one of the most peaceful countries. Our country has 187 islands with people dispersed all over and it is a lot of work. The first thing we have done is acknowledging there is a problem and then identifying it following it coming up with a solution of co-existence. Ranil Wickremesinghe, Former Prime Minister of Sri Lanka India-China relations Sri Lanka and India share the same heritage, even as Colombo has friendly relations with Beijing. We were first to sign a trade agreement. Highlighting the sudden rise of China in economic, military and political spheres, he said that is an era which is witnessing the end of western dominance. It's only China that can face trade war and coronavirus simultaneously.

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Maldivian Defence Minister speaking during the fourth session of the WION Global Summit in Dubai said that although there is an erosion in democratic norms across the world, there is hope since democracy offers a system that is "transparent and accountable".

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The agenda of the session named Global thinkers Forum was on growth, connectivity and foreign policy and ways to engage youth in global governance.

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The panellists in the fourth and final session of the summit included Her Excellency Dr.Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga, former president club de Madrid and the first female president of Latvia, Her Excellency Mariya Didi, defence minister of Maldives, Ranil Wickremesinghe, ex-PM of Sri Lanka and David Steward, ex-ambassador to UN.&nbsp;

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Latvia's first female president Vaira Vike-Freiberga said that automation is rapidly changing global landscape while adding that social media has a great deal of influence on protests across the world.

"Climate change concerns are not limited to young people. It is a concern for everyone," former Sri Lanka PM Ranil Wickremesinghe said during the session.

On relations with China, Wickremesinghe said that his country has friendly relations with China but Sri Lanka and India share the same heritage.

"Our governments will ensure that what we do is not a security threat to each other," Ranil Wickremesinghe added.

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On the importance of democracy, Dave Steward, former ambassador to UN said: "In a democracy, power is in the hands of people, and the quality of democracy depends on the degree of education, responsibility and commitment".

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Maldivian Defence Minister speaking during the fourth session of the WION Global Summit in Dubai said that although there is an erosion in democratic norms across the world, there is hope since democracy offers a system that is "transparent and accountable".

Maldivian Defence Minister speaking during the fourth session of the WION Global Summit in Dubai said that although there is an erosion in democratic norms across the world, there is hope since democracy offers a system that is "transparent and accountable". WION Global Summit: As it happened The agenda of the session named Global thinkers Forum was on growth, connectivity and foreign policy and ways to engage youth in global governance. #WIONGlobalSummit | Social Media is going to shape the coming decade, says @MariyaDidi, Minister of Defence, Republic of Maldives#WIONDubaiSummit Follow LIVE updates here: https://t.co/lcF6OC8y5l pic.twitter.com/zZxpQp26D1 — WION (@WIONews) March 5, 2020 × The panellists in the fourth and final session of the summit included Her Excellency Dr.Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga, former president club de Madrid and the first female president of Latvia, Her Excellency Mariya Didi, defence minister of Maldives, Ranil Wickremesinghe, ex-PM of Sri Lanka and David Steward, ex-ambassador to UN. #WIONGlobalSummit | Social Media has a great deal of influence on the protests and demonstrations across the world, says Dr @VairaVF, former President Club de Madrid and First Female President of Latvia#WIONDubaiSummit@palkisu Follow LIVE updates here: https://t.co/lcF6OC8y5l pic.twitter.com/2Yp8uMUvkA — WION (@WIONews) March 5, 2020 × Latvia's first female president Vaira Vike-Freiberga said that automation is rapidly changing global landscape while adding that social media has a great deal of influence on protests across the world. "Climate change concerns are not limited to young people. It is a concern for everyone," former Sri Lanka PM Ranil Wickremesinghe said during the session. On relations with China, Wickremesinghe said that his country has friendly relations with China but Sri Lanka and India share the same heritage. "Our governments will ensure that what we do is not a security threat to each other," Ranil Wickremesinghe added. #WIONGlobalSummit | We have been friendly with China. But Sri Lanka and India share the same heritage. Our governments will ensure that what we do is not a security threat to each other, @RW_UNP #WIONDubaiSummit Follow LIVE updates here: https://t.co/lcF6OC8y5l pic.twitter.com/5PwDPKNwiz — WION (@WIONews) March 5, 2020 × On the importance of democracy, Dave Steward, former ambassador to UN said: "In a democracy, power is in the hands of people, and the quality of democracy depends on the degree of education, responsibility and commitment". #WIONGlobalSummit | In a democracy, power is in the hands of people, and the quality of democracy depends on the degree of education, responsibility and commitment, says @DaveWSteward, former Ambassador to @UN#WIONDubaiSummit Follow LIVE updates here: https://t.co/lcF6OC8y5l pic.twitter.com/ZqoYN7SbES — WION (@WIONews) March 5, 2020 ×

Climate change concerns not limited to young people, says Sri Lanka's ex-PM Ranil Wickremesinghe at WION Global Summit

Third Edition of WION Global Summit concluded

India has arrived.

The old reticent and romantic India is no more. Under Prime Minister Modi, India has emerged as a pragmatic and proactive nation... more importantly, we are an ambitious nation today. Our ambition is to rise as an influential and responsible global power.

The world in the 21st century is multipolar. India, with its 1.3 billion population, vibrant democratic institutions and a nearly $3 Trillion economy, the 5th largest in the world, is today an important pole. India is playing a key role with renewed confidence on the global theatre.

We are loved by many; hated by some, but can be ignored by none.

Live:<a href="http://cms.wionews.com/world/live-wions-global-summit-india-has-arrived-it-is-no-longer-the-old-reticent-india-anymore-says-ram-madhav-284395">&nbsp;WION's Global Summit — India has arrived. It is no longer the old, reticent India anymore, says Ram Madhav</a>

The institutions of global governance like the UN, UNSC, Brettenwoods institutions etc were all drafted in the last century when the world was divided into two opposing camps. The efficacy and efficiency of these institutions have eroded with the changing world and the emergence of multipolar world order. It is much more pronounced in India’s neighbourhood than anywhere else. We have serious challenges posed to multilateral agreements like the Geneva Convention or the UNCLOS regulations in our immediate neighbourhood.

India believes that time has come for the world to revisit these institutional frameworks so that they can remain relevant in the 21st-century world. Most important reform needed to make the nations of the new world like India and the ASEAN greater stakeholders in them.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wion-global-summit-this-era-is-witnessing-end-of-western-dominance-says-sri-lankas-former-pm-ranil-wickremesinghe-284451">WION Global Summit - This era is witnessing end of western dominance, says Sri Lanka's former PM</a>

India lives in a neighbourhood that has emerged as the 21st-century powerhouse. The Indo-Pacific region is the most happening region in the world today. It was Pacific-Atlantic in the last century, but the global power axis has moved away from there in this century and is relocated today in the Indo-Pacific region.

The Indian Ocean has emerged as the epicentre of global trade. Close to 50% of the world’s container traffic and 70% of the energy routes pass through this region today. It is here that the world’s largest as well as the fastest-growing new economies are situated. It is here that populations with purchasing power exist. On a different note, it is in this region that you will find the highest number of warships and submarines roaming about. Highest defence spending happens here.

The centrality of the Indian Ocean to global trade can’t be understated, and centrality of India to the Indian Ocean too can’t be ignored. Rise of the Indo-Pacific as the new global power axis can’t be missed. The centrality of the ASEAN powers to the Indo-Pacific too can’t be overlooked.

India’s Act East - Act Fast is a key foreign policy dimension of it. As an important power in the region, India is committed to managing the affairs of the region on the principles of inclusivity, freedom of navigation and overflights, and open and secure trade lines. Countries in this most happening region must give up oneupmanship in their policy initiatives and follow the principle of stakeholdership. Nothing should be thrust on other countries as a fait accompli.

Lastly, India’s grand arrival on the global stage can very well be testified by the confident de-hyphenated approach that it adopts in bilateral relations. Prime Minister Modi has initiated it and the world leaders follow today.

India’s success in this policy of de-hyphenation can be gauged from the fact that we have strong stand-alone bilateral ties with the US and Russia; we are friends with the Saudis as well as the Iranians; while our relations with the Israelis have grown substantially, we firmly stand by the just demands of the Palestinians as well.

Prime Minister Modi displayed a unique leadership quality of building strong interpersonal relationships with many important world leaders including President Xi Jinping of China, President Putin of Russia and President Trump of the US. It has helped in all these countries too in de-hyphenating India in their bilateral relations. The stand-alone two-day visit of President Trump to India ten days ago is the latest example.

Prime Minister Vajpayee described the US and India as natural allies. We have strong bilateral trade and people-to-people relations. Close to 4-million strong Indian diaspora is an important bond between our two countries. But the relationship at present is more than that. The upgraded US-India relations are a defining one for both the countries and also the larger world in the 21st century.

We must not overlook the fact that the early decades of the 21st century have witnessed the rise of authoritarianism, terrorism and anarchist liberalism in the world. The world is becoming less democratic. In such a scenario, the coming together of the world’s oldest and richest, and the world’s largest and most successful democracies signifies a coalition of nations to fight against these tendencies. Together, the two countries can work towards global peace, democratic liberalism and universal prosperity.

Unlike in the past few decades, India is now eager to play a bigger role in the 21st-century global governance. Our hosting of the G-20 heads of nations summit in 2022 is the proof that India has arrived. 
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India has arrived. The old reticent and romantic India is no more. Under Prime Minister Modi, India has emerged as a pragmatic and proactive nation... more importantly, we are an ambitious nation today.

India has arrived. The old reticent and romantic India is no more. Under Prime Minister Modi, India has emerged as a pragmatic and proactive nation... more importantly, we are an ambitious nation today. Our ambition is to rise as an influential and responsible global power. The world in the 21st century is multipolar. India, with its 1.3 billion population, vibrant democratic institutions and a nearly $3 Trillion economy, the 5th largest in the world, is today an important pole. India is playing a key role with renewed confidence on the global theatre. We are loved by many; hated by some, but can be ignored by none. Live: WION's Global Summit — India has arrived. It is no longer the old, reticent India anymore, says Ram Madhav The institutions of global governance like the UN, UNSC, Brettenwoods institutions etc were all drafted in the last century when the world was divided into two opposing camps. The efficacy and efficiency of these institutions have eroded with the changing world and the emergence of multipolar world order. It is much more pronounced in India’s neighbourhood than anywhere else. We have serious challenges posed to multilateral agreements like the Geneva Convention or the UNCLOS regulations in our immediate neighbourhood. India believes that time has come for the world to revisit these institutional frameworks so that they can remain relevant in the 21st-century world. Most important reform needed to make the nations of the new world like India and the ASEAN greater stakeholders in them. Also read: WION Global Summit - This era is witnessing end of western dominance, says Sri Lanka's former PM India lives in a neighbourhood that has emerged as the 21st-century powerhouse. The Indo-Pacific region is the most happening region in the world today. It was Pacific-Atlantic in the last century, but the global power axis has moved away from there in this century and is relocated today in the Indo-Pacific region. The Indian Ocean has emerged as the epicentre of global trade. Close to 50% of the world’s container traffic and 70% of the energy routes pass through this region today. It is here that the world’s largest as well as the fastest-growing new economies are situated. It is here that populations with purchasing power exist. On a different note, it is in this region that you will find the highest number of warships and submarines roaming about. Highest defence spending happens here. The centrality of the Indian Ocean to global trade can’t be understated, and centrality of India to the Indian Ocean too can’t be ignored. Rise of the Indo-Pacific as the new global power axis can’t be missed. The centrality of the ASEAN powers to the Indo-Pacific too can’t be overlooked. India’s Act East - Act Fast is a key foreign policy dimension of it. As an important power in the region, India is committed to managing the affairs of the region on the principles of inclusivity, freedom of navigation and overflights, and open and secure trade lines. Countries in this most happening region must give up oneupmanship in their policy initiatives and follow the principle of stakeholdership. Nothing should be thrust on other countries as a fait accompli. Lastly, India’s grand arrival on the global stage can very well be testified by the confident de-hyphenated approach that it adopts in bilateral relations. Prime Minister Modi has initiated it and the world leaders follow today. India’s success in this policy of de-hyphenation can be gauged from the fact that we have strong stand-alone bilateral ties with the US and Russia; we are friends with the Saudis as well as the Iranians; while our relations with the Israelis have grown substantially, we firmly stand by the just demands of the Palestinians as well. Prime Minister Modi displayed a unique leadership quality of building strong interpersonal relationships with many important world leaders including President Xi Jinping of China, President Putin of Russia and President Trump of the US. It has helped in all these countries too in de-hyphenating India in their bilateral relations. The stand-alone two-day visit of President Trump to India ten days ago is the latest example. Prime Minister Vajpayee described the US and India as natural allies. We have strong bilateral trade and people-to-people relations. Close to 4-million strong Indian diaspora is an important bond between our two countries. But the relationship at present is more than that. The upgraded US-India relations are a defining one for both the countries and also the larger world in the 21st century. We must not overlook the fact that the early decades of the 21st century have witnessed the rise of authoritarianism, terrorism and anarchist liberalism in the world. The world is becoming less democratic. In such a scenario, the coming together of the world’s oldest and richest, and the world’s largest and most successful democracies signifies a coalition of nations to fight against these tendencies. Together, the two countries can work towards global peace, democratic liberalism and universal prosperity. Unlike in the past few decades, India is now eager to play a bigger role in the 21st-century global governance. Our hosting of the G-20 heads of nations summit in 2022 is the proof that India has arrived.

Full speech of BJP's General Secretary Ram Madhav at WION Global Summit

WION hosted a Global summit in Dubai where a discussion was held on "India and the Emerging World: Nationalism, Multilateralism and Creative Diplomacy".&nbsp;

The panellists in this session were BJP National General Secretary Ram Madhav, Former Chief of Army Staff of India General Joginder Jaswant Singh (Retd), Former Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Pradeep Vasant Naik (Retd), Founder &amp; CEO of India Inc. Manoj Ladwa.

During the panel discussion, Ram Madhav said, "Nationalism in history and seen various phases, until the advent of Hitler and Mussolini. Today the word has again started finding its own importance and its own relevance. In the 21st Century, nationalism should be protecting the interest of one's own country. As far as India is concerned, we have looked at Nationalism with a beneficial vision, it is for the benefit of an individual in the larger interest. We believe in Vasudhaiva Kutumbkam," referring to nationalistic politics.

Questioned about Nationalism being compared to fascism General Joginder Jaswant Singh said that Only the Indian Ocean is named after India. This is the sphere of influence of India. India is not just India what you see now, India is Hindustan, Al-Hind by Arabs, French and Chinese also named India. China has a huge land-mass called Tibet.&nbsp;

"Kashmir issue is misunderstood by a lot of people around the world.Kashmir has been with us for the last so many years. There should be no doubt in anybody's mind that Kashmir is not an integral part of India.&nbsp;Whether the world supports it or not it will remain an integral part of India," said Air Chief Marshal Pradeep Vasant Naik.

"India is one of the handfull of countries which pays the UN full and on time. Global so-called leaders around the world failed to do that. India has reflected how they respect Global Institutions. International Institutions will have to reform and they will have to reform quickly," said Manoj Ladwa, Founder &amp; CEO @India Inc.

WION hosted a Global summit in Dubai where a discussion was held on "India and the Emerging World: Nationalism, Multilateralism and Creative Diplomacy". The panellists in this session were BJP National General Secretary Ram Madhav, Former Chief of Army Staff of India General Joginder Jaswant Singh (Retd), Former Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Pradeep Vasant Naik (Retd), Founder & CEO of India Inc.

WION hosted a Global summit in Dubai where a discussion was held on "India and the Emerging World: Nationalism, Multilateralism and Creative Diplomacy". The panellists in this session were BJP National General Secretary Ram Madhav, Former Chief of Army Staff of India General Joginder Jaswant Singh (Retd), Former Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Pradeep Vasant Naik (Retd), Founder & CEO of India Inc. Manoj Ladwa. During the panel discussion, Ram Madhav said, "Nationalism in history and seen various phases, until the advent of Hitler and Mussolini. Today the word has again started finding its own importance and its own relevance. In the 21st Century, nationalism should be protecting the interest of one's own country. As far as India is concerned, we have looked at Nationalism with a beneficial vision, it is for the benefit of an individual in the larger interest. We believe in Vasudhaiva Kutumbkam," referring to nationalistic politics. Questioned about Nationalism being compared to fascism General Joginder Jaswant Singh said that Only the Indian Ocean is named after India. This is the sphere of influence of India. India is not just India what you see now, India is Hindustan, Al-Hind by Arabs, French and Chinese also named India. China has a huge land-mass called Tibet. "Kashmir issue is misunderstood by a lot of people around the world.Kashmir has been with us for the last so many years. There should be no doubt in anybody's mind that Kashmir is not an integral part of India. Whether the world supports it or not it will remain an integral part of India," said Air Chief Marshal Pradeep Vasant Naik. "India is one of the handfull of countries which pays the UN full and on time. Global so-called leaders around the world failed to do that. India has reflected how they respect Global Institutions. International Institutions will have to reform and they will have to reform quickly," said Manoj Ladwa, Founder & CEO @India Inc.

India nationalism is for benefit of an individual in the larger interest: Experts at WION Global Summit

This is an era which is witnessing the end of western dominance, Former Sri Lankan Prime Minister and Chief Guest of WION Global Summit, Ranil Wickremesinghe said in his keynote address on Thursday.

The Sri Lankan leader began his address by lauding India's first international news channel WION as he said, it "is a pioneer in creating a global platform to present the geopolitical analysis of recent South Asian trends".

Live:<a href="http://cms.wionews.com/world/live-wions-global-summit-india-has-arrived-it-is-no-longer-the-old-reticent-india-anymore-says-ram-madhav-284395"> WION's Global Summit — India has arrived. It is no longer the old, reticent India anymore, says Ram Madhav</a> 
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"This is an era which is witnessing the end of western dominance," said Wickremesinghe in Dubai.

Watch: World leaders watch WION for factual &amp; research coverage, says Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary at WION Global Summit

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"An era is being shaped by new forces... the sudden rise of China in economic, military, political spheres challenging the unipolar world by attempting to remodel the existing global order," the former Sri Lankan PM added.

"The US is politically divided like never before. Even the European Union is divided and weaker", Wickremesinghe also said.

"Coronavirus has brought China, the factory of the world, to a grinding halt. Its impact is also being felt in Sri Lanka," Wickremesinghe, adding, "Maybe it's only China that can face trade war and coronavirus simultaneously".

WION Global Summit is a platform for global leaders to come together at a single platform and have a dialogue on a common global agenda.

In this year's edition, the list of speakers include former Sri Lankan Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe; Her Excellency Dr Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga, the first Female President of Latvia and former president of Club de Madrid, Aleqa Hammond; The first female Prime Minister of Greenland and Her Excellency Mariya Didi; the Honourable Minister of Defence of the Republic of Maldives.

During the one-day event, the guests will host agenda-driven discussions on topics of global importance including, climate change, global governance, economic slowdown, and global crisis.

This is an era which is witnessing the end of western dominance, Former Sri Lankan Prime Minister and Chief Guest of WION Global Summit, Ranil Wickremesinghe said in his keynote address on Thursday.

This is an era which is witnessing the end of western dominance, Former Sri Lankan Prime Minister and Chief Guest of WION Global Summit, Ranil Wickremesinghe said in his keynote address on Thursday. The Sri Lankan leader began his address by lauding India's first international news channel WION as he said, it "is a pioneer in creating a global platform to present the geopolitical analysis of recent South Asian trends". Live: WION's Global Summit — India has arrived. It is no longer the old, reticent India anymore, says Ram Madhav "This is an era which is witnessing the end of western dominance," said Wickremesinghe in Dubai. Watch: World leaders watch WION for factual & research coverage, says Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary at WION Global Summit × "An era is being shaped by new forces... the sudden rise of China in economic, military, political spheres challenging the unipolar world by attempting to remodel the existing global order," the former Sri Lankan PM added. "The US is politically divided like never before. Even the European Union is divided and weaker", Wickremesinghe also said. "Coronavirus has brought China, the factory of the world, to a grinding halt. Its impact is also being felt in Sri Lanka," Wickremesinghe, adding, "Maybe it's only China that can face trade war and coronavirus simultaneously". WION Global Summit is a platform for global leaders to come together at a single platform and have a dialogue on a common global agenda. In this year's edition, the list of speakers include former Sri Lankan Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe; Her Excellency Dr Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga, the first Female President of Latvia and former president of Club de Madrid, Aleqa Hammond; The first female Prime Minister of Greenland and Her Excellency Mariya Didi; the Honourable Minister of Defence of the Republic of Maldives. During the one-day event, the guests will host agenda-driven discussions on topics of global importance including, climate change, global governance, economic slowdown, and global crisis.

WION Global Summit: This era is witnessing end of western dominance, says Sri Lanka's former PM Ranil Wickremesinghe

After successful Global Summits in Dubai and the US, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/globalsummit">WION Global Summit</a> is back with a third edition.

The WION Global Summit: Navigating and Negotiating Global Imperatives will be held in Dubai on March 5, 2020 from 9.30 am onwards at The Oberoi.

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WION is India's first international news channel dedicated to putting forth India's perspective on impactful global issues.

The WION Global Summit is a platform for global leaders to engage in dialogue on a common global agenda.

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Global Leaders like Ranil Wickremesinghe - the former Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Dr. Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga – the first Female President of Latvia and former president of Club de Madrid, Aleqa Hammond – The first female Prime Minister of Greenland and Her Excellency Mariya Didi – the Honourable Minister of Defence of the Republic of Maldives are expected to attend and take part in engaging sessions and intensive conversations on topics of global importance.

The welcome note at the WION Global Summit would be given by the Indian Ambassador to the UAE -&nbsp;His Excellency Mr Pavan Kapoor.

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The Summit would also be attended by Mr&nbsp;Sudhir Chaudhary - The CEO &amp; Editor in Chief of WION and the sessions would be moderated by Mrs&nbsp;Palki Sharma Upadhyay - The Executive Editor of WION and Riz Khan - an International journalist.

This year, the summit intends to highlight the critical challenges of climate change, global governance, economic slowdown, and global crisis that threatens to become the new normal.

The event would also see key Indian stalwarts from the armed forces and political parties, former ambassadors and diplomats, experts from the industry, academicians and climate activists taking part in well-curated sessions.

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WION recently won the coveted News Channel of the Year (The Jury’s Choice) and International News Channel of the year while competing against several Indian and international channels at the Exchange4Media News Broadcasting Awards. WION is distinct in its outlook from other Indian news channels as it is clutter-free and focusses on stories that truly impact people’s lives

The WION Global Summit will have four insightful sessions. The first will be on India and the Emerging World focusing on the dynamics between Nationalism, Multilateralism and Creative Diplomacy.

The second session will be on Balancing and Recalibrating Pakistan’s Diplomatic Strategy: Economy, Security, and Internal Political Stability.

The third session will be on Climate change and the fourth session will be a Global Leaders forum

The Summit will be broadcast on WION which is available across South Asia, Australasia, the Middle East, and Russia. It will also be live on wionews.com, its app and on its social media platforms on the 5th of March 2020 from 9.30 am onwards.

After successful Global Summits in Dubai and the US, the WION Global Summit is back with a third edition. The WION Global Summit: Navigating and Negotiating Global Imperatives will be held in Dubai on March 5, 2020 from 9.

After successful Global Summits in Dubai and the US, the WION Global Summit is back with a third edition. The WION Global Summit: Navigating and Negotiating Global Imperatives will be held in Dubai on March 5, 2020 from 9.30 am onwards at The Oberoi. WION is India's first international news channel dedicated to putting forth India's perspective on impactful global issues. The WION Global Summit is a platform for global leaders to engage in dialogue on a common global agenda. Global Leaders like Ranil Wickremesinghe - the former Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Dr. Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga – the first Female President of Latvia and former president of Club de Madrid, Aleqa Hammond – The first female Prime Minister of Greenland and Her Excellency Mariya Didi – the Honourable Minister of Defence of the Republic of Maldives are expected to attend and take part in engaging sessions and intensive conversations on topics of global importance. The welcome note at the WION Global Summit would be given by the Indian Ambassador to the UAE - His Excellency Mr Pavan Kapoor. The Summit would also be attended by Mr Sudhir Chaudhary - The CEO & Editor in Chief of WION and the sessions would be moderated by Mrs Palki Sharma Upadhyay - The Executive Editor of WION and Riz Khan - an International journalist. This year, the summit intends to highlight the critical challenges of climate change, global governance, economic slowdown, and global crisis that threatens to become the new normal. The event would also see key Indian stalwarts from the armed forces and political parties, former ambassadors and diplomats, experts from the industry, academicians and climate activists taking part in well-curated sessions. WION recently won the coveted News Channel of the Year (The Jury’s Choice) and International News Channel of the year while competing against several Indian and international channels at the Exchange4Media News Broadcasting Awards. WION is distinct in its outlook from other Indian news channels as it is clutter-free and focusses on stories that truly impact people’s lives The WION Global Summit will have four insightful sessions. The first will be on India and the Emerging World focusing on the dynamics between Nationalism, Multilateralism and Creative Diplomacy. The second session will be on Balancing and Recalibrating Pakistan’s Diplomatic Strategy: Economy, Security, and Internal Political Stability. The third session will be on Climate change and the fourth session will be a Global Leaders forum The Summit will be broadcast on WION which is available across South Asia, Australasia, the Middle East, and Russia. It will also be live on wionews.com, its app and on its social media platforms on the 5th of March 2020 from 9.30 am onwards.

WION returns with third edition of Global Summit in Dubai