India hosted the inaugural Aravalli Summit 2025 at Jawaharlal Nehru University’s School of International Studies. The two-day event marked the 70th anniversary of SIS and focused on India’s role in global affairs by 2047.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted India’s need to navigate a multi-polar world and prepare to emerge as a key global power. He emphasized challenges like supply chain risks, technological competition, and anti-globalization trends. India must prioritize its national interest in foreign policy, he added.
JNU Chancellor Kanwal Sibal described the international environment as a “managed disorder” and noted the rising influence of China. SIS Vice Chancellor Prof Santishree D Pandit celebrated the summit’s aim to combine tradition with modernity and craft Bharatiya-centric narratives for diplomacy and policy.
The summit featured discussions on economic resilience, strategic autonomy, and digital diplomacy. Speakers highlighted India’s growth from a minor global contributor to the fourth-largest economy. Experts stressed that India must shape global agendas rather than react to them. The summit continues, with panels exploring ways to strengthen India’s international position amid rising geopolitical competition.
