Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg delivers the opening speech of the fourth Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi on January 8 (Photo: VNA)New Delhi (VNA) – The fourth Raisina Dialogue,which kicked off in New Delhi capital city of India on January 8, is dealingwith important issues facing the international community at present.
The event, held by the Observer ResearchFoundation (ORF) and the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, saw the presenceof Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Norwegian PM Erna Solberg, along withofficials, scholars and businesspersons from 92 countries around the world.
A Vietnamese delegation led by Lt. Gen. TranViet Khoa, member of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee andDirector of the National Defence Academy attended the dialogue.
Tens of panel discussions focusing on a newworld order will take place during the three-day dialogue.
In her opening speech, Norwegian PM Solbergemphasised a rules-based world order and the necessity of global cooperation insolving international issues.
“We cannot afford to let protectionism,discrimination and economic rivalry define our future,” she said, urging allcountries to make efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
Solberg also affirmed: “The principle ‘might isright’ cannot be used as a basis for governing our oceans, or anything else,for that matter.”
She also called for global cooperation to bettermanage oceans.
ORF President Samir Saran said over the threedays, there will be over 85 sets of interactions, discussions, key notes andconversations with the participation of global leaders and experts in anattempt to paint a picture of a new world order that is rapidly emerging.
A prominent feature of this year’s conversationat Raisina is Europe or more broadly, Eurasia, he said, adding that thissupercontinent is without doubt the most dynamic and unpredictable region inthe world. –VNA
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