Lessons in Interdependence from the Pandemic Era
Speaker Introduction:
Meenakshi Lekhi – A Voice for Ethical Global Engagement
Meenakshi Lekhi’s career bridges the worlds of legal advocacy, parliamentary leadership, and global diplomacy. As a senior member of India’s ruling party and an experienced Supreme Court lawyer, she brings a deeply informed and principled voice to international forums. Her approach to foreign policy and globalisation is rooted in India’s constitutional values: pluralism, nonaggression, and inclusive development. Ms Lekhi argues that the ethical foundation of international engagement is as critical as economic capacity. She emphasises the importance of dialogue, decentralisation, and mutual respect in reshaping the global order.
Moderator: Priyanka Sharma Pahwa, News Anchor, WION
Date: June 10, 2021
Prepared by: The ABLF Research Council
Event: The ABLF Talks, hosted virtually at the ABLF City
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Executive Summary:
The ABLF Talks Live session at the Virtual ABLF City brought to the forefront an urgent reconsideration of the principles and mechanics of globalisation in the aftermath of COVID19. Ms Meenakshi Lekhi, Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, India, articulated a powerful and nuanced vision for transforming global systems. Her perspective, rooted in India’s pandemic-era policy innovations and constitutional values, calls for a transition from exploitative economic models to frameworks grounded in equity, trust, and human dignity. This white paper synthesises her key insights into a coherent narrative for a more ethical and resilient global future.
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