New Delhi, March 5 – Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, arrived in New Delhi on Thursday to attend the Raisina Dialogue 2026.
In a post on X, spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Randhir Jaiswal, stated, "Warm welcome to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka, Mr. Vijitha Herath, as he arrives in New Delhi to participate in Raisina Dialogue 2026. India and Sri Lanka share a close and multifaceted partnership, deeply rooted in shared people-to-people ties."
The 11th edition of the Raisina Dialogue, India's flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, will commence in New Delhi on Thursday, bringing together a range of global leaders, policymakers, and strategic experts.
Established in 2016, the annual Raisina Dialogue has emerged as India's leading platform for discussions on international affairs.
The three-day conference, organized by the Observer Research Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), brings together heads of state, ministers, academics, industry leaders, think tanks, and media members to deliberate on pressing global challenges.
Over the years, the Dialogue has hosted extensive discussions on shifting geopolitical equations, climate concerns, technological transformation, economic resilience, and the future of global governance frameworks.
The forum serves as a platform for debate and cooperation on issues shaping the international order.
The 2026 edition is centered on the theme 'Samskara – Assertion, Accommodation, Advancement', reflecting the current global moment. "Samskara is the inheritance of identity that enables civilizations to assert who they are, accommodate differences, and advance through refinement," the organizers have said, underscoring the philosophical underpinning of this year's deliberations.
Several foreign dignitaries are expected to participate in the conference. The MEA confirmed on Wednesday that multiple high-level delegations from across the world will attend the Raisina Dialogue 2026.
Earlier in the day, Seychelles Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Barry Faure, arrived in New Delhi to participate in the Raisina Dialogue.
Bhutan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Lyonpo Dina Nath Dhungyel, arrived in India on Wednesday to take part in the country's flagship geopolitics and geo-economics forum.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb also arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday for a State visit to India. He will attend the Raisina Dialogue as the Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker.
The United States will be represented by Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, who is leading a US delegation to the Dialogue.
