Raisina Dialogue

Why is it in news?
  • Recently, 3 day conference of Ministry of External Affairs’ (MEA) annual “Raisina Dialogue” organised by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) started in New Delhi.
More in news
  • Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg inaugurated event.
  • In her address she said that-
  • The loss of faith in the international order and institutions is one of the big challenges the world faces.
  • Many people feel left out by globalisation.
  • It can undermine confidence in international institutions and cooperation.
  • Eventually, it could weaken respect for international law, human rights and even our security architecture.
  • Her remarks aimed at U.S. where President Trump has threatened to walk out of the WTO, and at China for violating the international rules-based order in maritime disputes.
Raisina Dialogue
  • 3 day conference of Ministry of External Affairs’ (MEA).
  • It is organised by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF)- a think tank.
  • It will include more than 600 delegates from 93 countries.
  • Theme for the 2019 edition- “A World Reorder: New Geometries, Fluid Partnerships, and Uncertain Outcomes”.
Source
The Hindu



Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 9th Jan 2019