The Raisina Dialogue, India’s flagship multilateral conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, starting from March 5 will bring together global leaders, policymakers, and experts to deliberate on pressing international issues and strategic cooperation. Earlier today, President Alexander Stubb of Finland arrived in India for a state visit during which he will attend the 11th edition of Raisina Dialogue 2026 as the Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker.
In addition to his engagement at the Raisina Dialogue, President Stubb will hold discussions with the Prime Minister, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and addressing regional and global issues of mutual interest.
His presence underscores Finland’s growing engagement with Indo-Pacific affairs and its expanding strategic dialogue with India.
He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising ministers, senior officials and business leaders, reflecting the intent to broaden cooperation across political and economic domains.
Bilateral Talks and Diplomatic Engagements
During the visit, President Stubb will hold discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to review the full spectrum of bilateral ties. The talks are expected to focus on trade, digital innovation, clean technologies, education and emerging technologies. Regional and global issues of mutual interest will also feature prominently.
Prime Minister Modi will host a luncheon in honour of the visiting leader. President Stubb is also scheduled to meet President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, highlighting the diplomatic importance attached to the visit.
Strategic and Multilateral Cooperation
India and Finland share strong democratic values and support a rules-based international order. Finland remains an important partner for India within the European Union and the Nordic region. The visit aims to strengthen cooperation in multilateral forums and deepen people-to-people ties.
The Raisina Dialogue will commence from March 5 to March 7 in the national capital.
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau will also be leading a US delegation to the Raisina Dialogue 2026.
The Raisina Dialogue is India’s premier conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics, held annually in New Delhi since 2016.
Organised by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs, this three-day event convenes global leaders, policymakers, academics, industry experts, and journalists to discuss critical international issues.
This year, the Raisina Dialogue will be held under the theme Samskara - Assertion, Accommodation, Advancement, reflecting the current global context.
Samskara represents the legacy of identity that allows civilisations to assert themselves, embrace diversity, and progress through continuous refinement.
Several foreign dignitaries across the world are set to arrive in India to participate in the Raisina Dialogue 2026, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday.
According to the MEA, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bhutan, Lyonpo Dina Nath Dhungyel, arrived in India today (March 4, 2026) to attend India’s flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-economics.
Other key delegations scheduled to arrive include Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration & International Trade of Mauritius, Dhananjay Ramful; Minister for Foreign Affairs & Diaspora of Seychelles, Barry Faure; and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism of Sri Lanka, Vijitha Herath, all of whom will be arriving on March 5.
Important Facts
- Raisina Dialogue is India’s flagship geopolitics and geo-economics conference held annually in New Delhi.
- Finland is a member of the European Union and NATO.
- India and Finland established diplomatic relations in 1949.
- The Nordic region includes Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Iceland.