Distinguished Scholars, diplomats, ladies and gentlemen, “It is indeed a Privilege for me to address the distinguished delegates gathered for this Conference. The deliberations have covered a wide spectrum of… Continue reading Closing Remarks at the 9th Asian Security Conference
Inaugural Address at the 10th Asian Security Conference
Hon’ble External Affairs Minister, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Director IDSA, Shri N.S.Sisodia, Excellencies, distinguished delegates, Ladies and gentlemen, I am glad to be present at the opening of the 10th Asian… Continue reading Inaugural Address at the 10th Asian Security Conference
Keynote Address at the 10th Asian Security Conference
Shri A. K. Antony, Defence Minister of India, Director IDSA, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is indeed an honour to address this distinguished gathering of scholars and experts from around… Continue reading Keynote Address at the 10th Asian Security Conference
National Governance and Internal Security
There is a crucial link between National Governance and Internal Security. If Internal Security is not maintained Governance cannot be delivered and there would be grave threats to the very… Continue reading National Governance and Internal Security
Inaugural Address at International Conference on Space Security
I firmly believe that space faring nations have the responsibility to put their efforts together to launch time bound financially shared programmes to take up societal missions in a large… Continue reading Inaugural Address at International Conference on Space Security
Keynote Address at the 42nd Foundation Day Function
The Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari, delivered the Keynote Address on Emerging Foreign Policy and Security Challenges for India on the occasion of the IDSA’s 42nd… Continue reading Keynote Address at the 42nd Foundation Day Function
Valedictory Address at International Conference on Africa and Energy Security: Global Issues, Local Responses
Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a matter of great privilege to be here before this august gathering today to share my thoughts on an issue of significant global importance. India’s… Continue reading Valedictory Address at International Conference on Africa and Energy Security: Global Issues, Local Responses
Keynote Address at International Conference on Africa and Energy Security: Global Issues, Local Responses
Ladies & Gentlemen, Thank you for inviting me to address this conference on “Africa and Energy Security”. To begin with, I would like to congratulate IDSA and PRIO for taking… Continue reading Keynote Address at International Conference on Africa and Energy Security: Global Issues, Local Responses
IDSA’s National Security Lecture Series
INTRODUCTION 1. I am indeed privileged to address this gathering and share my perspectives on ‘IAF in the 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities’. I propose to begin with a recap… Continue reading IDSA’s National Security Lecture Series
Speech at the 10th Asian Security Conference
Former Dutch Prime Minister Rudd Lubbers was the guest speaker at the closing session of the 10th Asian Security Conference. The Conference ended with a Panel Discussion on the proposition… Continue reading Speech at the 10th Asian Security Conference
