Vice-President Address to IN-STEP | 03 Oct 2024

Source: PIB 

Recently, The Vice-President of India addressed the participants of the inaugural International Strategic Engagement Programme (IN-STEP), in New Delhi. 

• During this gathering, the Vice-President stressed the need for multilateral cooperation to address modern threats like cybercrime, terrorism, and climate change. 
• He reinforced the philosophy of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" (the world is one family) emphasising that these principles are vital for fostering unity and cooperation to tackle cross-border challenges. 
• IN-STEP: 
  • This serves as a valuable platform for participants to exchange ideas, explore different perspectives, and develop strategies to address the pressing security challenges. 
  • This gathering comprised 27 international delegates from 21 countries and 11 senior Indian military and civil officers. 
  • The programme is a collaborative effort between the National Security Council Secretariat, the Ministry of External Affairs, and the Ministry of Defence.

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