Background and Relevance of Key Figures
On Tuesday, Mexico’s Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente met with India’s Ambassador to Mexico, Pankaj Sharma, and Samir Saran, President of the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), at the Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores (SRE) to discuss preparations for the Raisina Dialogue 2026. This significant event will be the first of its kind to take place in Latin America, with Mérida, Yucatán as its host city.
This meeting follows the recent gathering between Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 summit. It also precedes the upcoming visit of India’s Minister of External Affairs, S. Jaishankar, to Mexico.
Key Figures and Their Roles
- Juan Ramón de la Fuente: Mexico’s Foreign Minister, leading discussions on international affairs and strengthening ties with India.
- Pankaj Sharma: Ambassador of India to Mexico, representing his country’s interests and fostering collaboration.
- Samir Saran: President of the Observer Research Foundation, a think tank that co-organizes the Raisina Dialogue with the Indian government.
- María Teresa Mercado: Subsecretary of Foreign Affairs, contributing to the strategic dialogue between Mexico and India.
- Fernando González Saiffe: Director General for Asia-Pacific, focusing on regional cooperation and diplomacy.
- Dhruva Jaishankar: Director Executive of ORF America, working alongside the Indian government to organize the Raisina Dialogue.
Significance and Impact of the Raisina Dialogue
The Raisina Dialogue, organized annually by the Indian government in collaboration with ORF, is a prominent international platform for discussing foreign policy and geopolitics. Its Mexico edition underscores the growing partnership between India and Mexico, as well as their shared ambition to enhance global engagement.
Topics Discussed During the Meeting
- Strengthening strategic collaboration between India and Latin America/the Caribbean
- Creating a high-level space for global analysis, multilateral diplomacy, and South-South cooperation
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the Raisina Dialogue? The Raisina Dialogue is an annual international forum on foreign policy and geopolitics organized by the Indian government in collaboration with the Observer Research Foundation (ORF).
- Why is Mexico hosting the Raisina Dialogue in 2026? Mexico is hosting the Raisina Dialogue as part of its growing strategic partnership with India and their shared goal to increase global engagement.
- Who are the key figures involved in this initiative? The key figures include Mexico’s Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente, India’s Ambassador to Mexico Pankaj Sharma, ORF President Samir Saran, Subsecretary María Teresa Mercado, Director General for Asia-Pacífico Fernando González Saiffe, and ORF America’s Director Executive Dhruva Jaishankar.
- What is the significance of this event for India and Latin America/the Caribbean? The Raisina Dialogue in Mérida will mark a milestone in India-Latin America/Caribbean strategic collaboration, fostering high-level global analysis, multilateral diplomacy, and South-South cooperation.
