Raisina Dialogue 2021 to be held digitally due to increasing surge of COVID 19

New Delhi, Apr 5: Since the COVID 19 situation is worsening across the world, the Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Arindam Bagchi informed on Apr 5, that the Raisina Dialogue 2021 will be held digitally. The decision to switch to a completely digital version of the conference has been taken as a measure of caution due to the COVID 19 situation.

 

 

 

The spokesperson said, "The organizers of Raisina Dialogue 2021 have decided to host this year's edition as a fully digital event, instead of the hybrid event planned earlier that envisaged both online as well as in-person speakers and delegates. This decision to move to a fully digital version has been taken as a measure of abundant caution, given the COVID 19 situation in various parts of the world. It underlines the strong sense of responsibility that the organizers feel towards the safety of all those involved with the Dialogue."

 

Bagchi further added, "The fully digital event will leverage technology to allow participants an opportunity to engage and debate on the most pressing issues that confront the global community, while avoiding any Covid-19 related risk. The impact of the change in format will be appropriately reflected in our diplomatic engagements."

 

 

 

 

Raisina Dialogue is an annual geo-political event, organised by the Ministry of External Affairs along with the Observer Research Foundation (ORF). It is designed to explore prospects and opportunities for Asian integration as well as Asia's integration with the larger world. It is predicated on India's vital role in the Indian Ocean Region and how India along with its partners can build a stable regional and world order.