KAS Asian conference held, Indian delegates felicitated

Singapore, Oct 24: The Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) Asian Conference for Political Communication 2025 has been held renewing commitment to strengthening India’s global presence through meaningful cooperation, sustainable development, and knowledge sharing.

Two Indian delegates were also felicitated during the event. Akshayy Bansal, National Office Bearer of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) and a key member in India’s Ministry of Finance and Civil Aviation, and Nishant Sama, Vice President of the Youth Vertical at BRICS and Director of the Indo-Africa Trade Council were honored in the conference, according to a news report on Thursday.

Both dignitaries were felicitated during the meet-and-greet session held in Singapore, which also saw enthusiastic participation from members of the Indian diaspora. The event was hosted by Kanishka Tripathi, an NRI based in Singapore and founder of the Vichar Nyas Foundation in India.

The evening was enriched by insightful remarks from Bansal and Sama, who spoke on India’s emerging global role and the geopolitical dynamics shaping the nation’s economic and diplomatic future. They highlighted how India, through its democratic and stable policy framework, can act as a balancing force in ensuring regional peace and economic progress, read the report.

Both leaders also underscored the growing business and investment opportunities India offers to the global community amid shifting world orders.

The interactive session was attended by professionals and entrepreneurs from diverse sectors including Artificial Intelligence, Finance, Blockchain, Asset Management, Auditing, and Consulting, making it a vibrant exchange of ideas on collaboration, innovation, and cross-border partnerships.

The gathering concluded on an optimistic note — with renewed commitment to strengthening India’s global presence through meaningful cooperation, sustainable development, and knowledge sharing, according to the report.