Thu Oct 03 18:06:15 UTC 2024: ## India’s Global Role to Be Explored at KAS-ORF Event
**Kolkata, India** – The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) Kolkata will co-host a day-long event focusing on India’s growing influence on the global stage. The event, scheduled for [Date], will bring together experts and researchers to analyze India’s position and role in shaping international relations and partnerships.
Discussions will delve into key areas, including India’s strategic interests and their convergence and divergence with other nations, regions, and international groupings. The event will also examine India’s approach to democratic governance and external relations in comparison to other models, exploring potential system conflicts that may arise.
A particular focus will be placed on India’s engagement with the EU, China, and the Indo-Pacific, along with its commitment to promoting the rise of the Global South.
The event will also explore India’s development partnerships and strategic collaborations in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Thematic areas will include climate action, health and technology, with a regional focus on the Indo-Pacific, South Asia, Africa, and the Global South.
The event will culminate in a roundtable discussion offering an open forum for exchanging views and insights. This interactive session aims to foster a deeper understanding of India’s expanding influence in a rapidly changing world and the new opportunities for cooperation and collaboration it presents.
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