Four ambassadors, four perspectives

Over the last five days, I had the opportunity to engage in exclusive conversations with four distinguished diplomats representing countries that are economically, technologically and geopolitically significant for India:

Dr. Mumin Chen, Representative of Taiwan to India

João Manuel Mendes Ribeiro de Almeida, Ambassador of Portugal to India

Reuven Azar, Ambassador of Israel to India

Dr. Robert Zischg, Ambassador of Austria to India

Our conversations explored the enormous potential for strengthening bilateral relations—from trade, investment and technology to defence, innovation, semiconductors and cultural exchanges.

We also discussed the larger geopolitical picture. The global order is undergoing disruption, driven by wars, economic uncertainty, technological competition and the reconfiguration of global supply chains. In this environment, India’s relationships with trusted partners are acquiring greater strategic importance.