Manipal: 2-day “India and International Security, Peace and Media Conference” concludes

Team Udayavani, Dec 13, 2023, 11:06 AM IST

Technological prowess and strategic alliances with neighbours are very important for a nation to emerge as a global power in the next couple of decades, opined Pankaj Saran, Retired Deputy National Security Adviser and former Ambassador of Russia and Bangladesh.

He was speaking at the closing ceremony of the the 2-day “India and International Security, Peace and Media Conference” held at the MIC hall as part of TMA Pai’s 125th birth anniversary.

The conference was organised by Manipal Institute of Communication and MAHE Gandhian Center for Philosophical Arts and Sciences in Geopolitics and International Relations in collaboration with the Indian Council of World Affairs.

Mr Saran highlighted the crucial need for India, along with countries like the United States, Russia, and China, to enhance relationships and international governance. He also underscored the necessity of gathering diverse knowledge and information from neighboring nations.

Regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict, analysts discussed India’s inability to distance itself immediately from Russia and the imperative need for nuanced handling of such situations.

Dr Giridhar Kini explained the significance of the conference.

Among the attendees were Dr. Padma Rani, retired IAS officer and former Chief Secretary of Karnataka; Dr. Sheshadri Chari, Director of the China Study Centre at DGIR; and Prof. Varadesh Hiregange, Chief of GCPES.  .