Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan addresses 25th Anniversary Celebrations of ICWA as an Institute of National Importance
Vice-President and ICWA President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 25th anniversary celebrations of the Indian Council of World Affairs as an Institution of National Importance in New Delhi. He praised the successful hosting of the BRICS Summit and the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration. He also outlined four strategic priorities for ICWA and highlighted India's global initiatives like Vaccine Maitri, UPI, and the International Solar Alliance.
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In Simple Words
Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan spoke at the silver jubilee of the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) at Sapru House in New Delhi. He praised the Ministry of External Affairs for hosting the BRICS Summit and adopting the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration.
He emphasized India's global role through initiatives like Vaccine Maitri, UPI, and the International Solar Alliance. He also set four priorities for ICWA to enhance research and contribute to Viksit Bharat @ 2047.
Key Points
- Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan is the Vice-President of India and President of ICWA.
- The event marked the 25th anniversary of ICWA as an Institution of National Importance.
- The celebration took place at Sapru House in New Delhi.
- Dr. S. Jaishankar is the External Affairs Minister and Vice-President of ICWA.
- Shri Vikram Misri is the Foreign Secretary.
- India's global initiatives mentioned include Vaccine Maitri, LiFE, International Solar Alliance, and Global Biofuel Alliance.
- The first IIT campus outside India was established in Zanzibar.
- Four priorities were outlined for ICWA by the Vice-President.
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Source: Press Information Bureau