Kochi Dialogue

2025 Jan 16 - 17

Kochi Dialogue 2025

India’s Look West Policy in Action: “People, Prosperity and Progress”

Taj Vivanta, Kochi, India Register Now

What is Kochi Dialogue 2025?

India’s Look West Policy in Action: “People, Prosperity and Progress”

Kochi Dialogue is a Track 1.5 diplomacy conclave organised by the Centre for Public Policy Research, Kochi, in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. It is a global channel that explores synergies to address contemporary challenges in geopolitics, governance, economy, international trade and security through pragmatic solutions leading to impactful change and a sustainable future.

Kochi Dialogue 2025 is designed to bring together policymakers, business leaders, stakeholders, and influencers from India and the Gulf Cooperation Council region (GCC) under the theme India’s Look West Policy in Action: “People, Prosperity and Progress.”

This will be the first event of its kind, fostering collaboration and advancing India-GCC ties through sustainable partnerships.

The Vision

To strengthen India-GCC diplomatic and business relations.

To facilitate cross-sectoral multi-stakeholder engagements and investment opportunities.

To forge action-oriented partnerships across India-GCC governments, businesses, academia, civil society organisations and media.

2

Days

4

Focus Areas

30+

Speakers

250+

Participants

Trade, Economy & Investments
Maritime Strategic Partnership
Education & Technology
Diaspora Connect

Enhanced India-GCC relationship
Track 1.5 Diplomacy Meet involving governments, business and research
Ministerial / secretariat-level discussions
Business networking sessions and topical seminars
Policy Briefs, Policy Recommendations, Publications and a Comprehensive Outlook Report
An International Conference of Global Leaders

Global Leaders
Diplomats & Government Officials from India & the GCC countries
Business Leaders and Investors from Key Sectors
Startups and Emerging Entrepreneurs
Policy Experts and Think Tanks
Academic and Research Institutions
Media

Meaningful dialogue and recommendations
Access to high-value networking & collaboration opportunities
Insight into India-GCC trade, investment and policy landscapes

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Participant Registrations (Indian Resident)

Media Registrations

Last date for registrations: December 15, 2024. Confirmations will be notified by the end of December 2024.

Schedule for Event

KOCHI DIALOGUE 2025

India’s Look West Policy in Action: “People, Prosperity and Progress”

Organised by Centre for Public Policy Research, Kochi

In collaboration with Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

2025 January 16 & 17 - Taj Vivanta Ernakulam, Marine Drive, Kochi

Day 1Jan 16, Thu
Day 2Jan 17, Fri

17:00 - 19:00

Registration

19:00 - 20:00

Inaugural Session

20:30 -

Cultural Night and Dinner

8:00 - 9:00

Registration

9:00 - 9:30

Ministerial Keynote address from GCC

9:30 - 11:00

Session 1: India & the GCC: Opportunities and Challenges in Enhancing Trade, Economy & Investments

11:00 - 11:30

Tea Break

11:30 - 12:45

Session 2: India & the GCC: Securing Maritime Strategic Partnerships

12:45 - 13:45

Lunch

13:45 - 14:15

Ministerial Keynote address from GCC

14:15 - 15:30

Session 3: India & the GCC: Forging Education and Technology Collaborations

15:30 - 16:00

Tea Break

16:00 - 17:15

Session 4: India & the GCC: Leveraging the Diaspora Connect

17:15 - 19:00

Break

19:00 - 20:00

Valedictory Session with Vote of Thanks

20:00 -

Dinner

About CPPR

The Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) is an independent public policy think tank dedicated to extensive and in-depth research on current economic, social and political issues.

Based in Kochi, in Kerala (India), CPPR’s engagement in public policy that began in 2004 has initiated open dialogue, policy changes and institutional transformation in the broad areas of Urban Reforms, Development Studies and International Relations by engaging with different Ministries and Departments of the Government of India, different State Governments, City Corporations, Universities, Academia and CSOs and Business Corporates on various projects and themes.

Core Areas of Expertise at CPPR are Urban Governance, Urban Transport, Economy & Public Finance, Education, Health, Election Studies, Governance & Law, International Relations, Defence & Security Studies, and Technology Policy & Artificial Intelligence.

Major partners of CPPR are the US Consulate-General, Chennai; British High Commission in India; Australian Consulate-General, Chennai; Consulate-General of Japan in Chennai; Altas Network, USA; Fraser Institute, Canada; ICWA; NIPFP; ICRIER; CEEW; Kochi Metro Rail Limited; Suez Consulting, France; FNF South Asia; GIZ India; UNICEF; UN Global Compact; C-Hed, Asia Foundation, KSFDC, Cochin Shipyard Ltd, Red Bus, CRISIL, Google.org, NPTEL, Monash University, KSIDC, CSML, KMA, Malabar Chamber of Commerce, Trivandrum Chamber of Commerce; among others.

Over 20 years, CPPR has published 120+ Research Papers, 700+ Articles and completed 60+ Projects for national and international institutions.

Ranked among the Top 100 think tanks in India, China, South Korea, and Japan by the Global GoTo Think Tank Index. To know more, click here.

Conference Venue

Taj Vivanta Ernakulam

Shanmugham Rd, Marine Drive, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala 682011