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From Expansion to Substance: How India is Shaping the Next Chapter of BRICS By Tribhuvan Darbari  As India assumes the BRICS presidency for 2026, the world finds itself amid profound transformation - one defined by disrupted trade routes, recalibrated power equations and the sharpening divide between developed and developing economies. Against this turbulent backdrop, India steps into leadership with a clear sense of purpose: to guide BRICS into its next phase of evolution - from expansion in membership to expansion in meaning. BRICS today stands as a diverse collective of ten member nations, symbolizing not merely a shift in geopolitical weight but also a widening of aspiration. The inclusion of new members marks a decisive transition - what may be described as the alliance’s move from being an exclusive club of emerging economies to a genuinely representative voice of the Global South. India’s presidency comes, therefore, at a moment not just of opportunity but of responsibility...
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  Celebrating the Establishment Days of the Slovak and Czech Republics: A Shared Legacy of Friendship, Innovation and Strategic Partnership By Tribhuvan Darbari On the auspicious occasion of the Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic and the Czech Republic , both observed on 1st January, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to the Governments and the people of these two friendly nations. These significant national milestones are moments of pride not only for Slovakia and the Czech Republic individually, but also an opportunity to reflect on their shared historical legacy and the steadily deepening bonds of friendship, cooperation and strategic engagement with India. Slovakia and the Czech Republic, emerging as independent republics with strong democratic foundations, have charted impressive developmental journeys marked by industrial excellence, technological sophistication and a strong commitment to innovation-led growth. Their resilience, forward-looking outlook ...
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  India-Sri Lanka Partnership: A Shared Commitment to Resilience, Connectivity and a Common Future By Tribhuvan Darbari The recent visit of the Hon’ble External Affairs Minister of India, Dr S. Jaishankar to Sri Lanka marks yet another significant milestone in the deepening of the time-tested and multifaceted partnership between our two nations. India and Sri Lanka are not merely neighbours linked by geography; we are civilisational partners bound by shared history, cultural affinities and an enduring commitment to mutual progress and regional stability. During his visit, Hon’ble Dr S Jaishankar met the Hon’ble PrimeMinister of Sri Lanka, Dr Harini Amarasuriya and reaffirmed India’s steadfast support to Sri Lanka at a crucial juncture. In the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, which caused extensive damage to critical infrastructure and livelihoods, India pledged USD 450 million in humanitarian assistance to support Sri Lanka’s rebuilding and recovery efforts. This assistance, ta...
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Italy-India Business Forum 2025 Translating Strategic Trust into Economic  Action By Tribhuvan Darbari The Italy-India Business Forum 2025, held in Mumbai on 11 December during the visit of H.E. Mr. Antonio Tajani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, marked a decisive advance in the economic dimension of the India-Italy Strategic Partnership. More than a formal business gathering, the Forum reflected a shared resolve to convert high-level political alignment into durable economic industrial and technological cooperation. Organised as part of the Deputy Prime Minister’s official visit the Forum brought together senior policymakers, industry leaders, institutional stakeholders, unicorn founders and over 150 Indian and Italian companies. The discussions focused on priority sectors such as automotive, clean energy and waste-to-energy, agri-food, sports technologies and connectivity-areas that align with both countries’ em...
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  ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: A STRATEGIC PATHWAY TO INCLUSIVE & SUSTAINABLE FUTURES   By Tribhuvan Darbari Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved from a frontier technology to a transformational force shaping governance, industry and society. Its impact now extends far beyond specialized laboratories-reshaping defence systems, transportation, agriculture, healthcare delivery, digital governance and national security. AI holds the potential to drive development, reinforce strategic autonomy, and promote inclusive growth across India and the Global South, if pursued with responsibility, foresight, and ethical rigor. ( Speech Link : Mr. Tribhuvan Darbari speaking during Global South Artificial Intelligence Law, 2025) Through my engagements with governments, multilateral institutions and industry-whether as Chairman of the National Part of the SCO Business Council Secretariat (India), Principal Advisor to the India-Arab Chamber of Commerce or as Mana...
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  Reaffirming Strategic Permanence:  The  Structural  Evolution  of  India  Russia  Synergic   Cooperation By Tribhuvan   Darbari The State Visit of the President of the Russian Federation to India in December   2025 stands as a testimony to the maturity, depth, and multidirectional evolution of the   India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. The visit, culminating in a series of consequential agreements and announcements, reflected a defining moment of renewal for our bilateral architecture-anchored in trust, respect and shared geopolitical understanding. Having been closely involved in the preparatory and coordination processes that underpinned several institutional interactions, I had the opportunity to observe how precision, continuity and consultation together shape diplomatic outcomes. This essay represents a personal reflection-professional, structured, and factual - on the remarkable advances that were ...
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India-Russia Summit 2025: A Reflection on  Strategic Continuity and the Institutional  Architecture Behind Bilateral Resilience By Mr. Tribhuvan Darbari December 7, 2025 In a world marked by profound geopolitical turbulence and the recalibration of established strategic constructs, the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit assumes a defining significance. The Joint Statement adopted at this Summit is not merely a diplomatic announcement; it is an affirmation of the institutional endurance, long-term strategic clarity, and multisectoral convergence that have shaped the trajectory of India-Russia relations for over seven decades. As someone who has long engaged with the India-Russia economic, commercial, and multilateral cooperation landscape, I view this moment as a testament to the collective labour of institutions, councils, and policy mechanisms that sustain our strategic partnership. In my earlier address at the Eastern Economic Forum, Vladivostok, I had emphasized that...
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