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Soumith Raju

@soumithrajuk

Career Diplomat, Indian Foreign Service; RTs are not endorsements

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Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (@ssifs_mea) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The 48th Annual Meeting of #IFDT was inaugurated today by Secretary (ER) Dammu Ravi, who delivered a keynote address on the occasion. Dean (SSIFS), Sanjiv Ranjan & IFDT co-chairs Amb Barbara Bodine & Ambassador Emil Brix also spoke. Indian Diplomacy #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav #IFDTinIndia

The 48th Annual Meeting of #IFDT was inaugurated today by Secretary (ER) Dammu Ravi, who delivered a keynote address on the occasion. Dean (SSIFS), Sanjiv Ranjan &amp; IFDT co-chairs Amb Barbara Bodine &amp; <a href="/Amb_EmilBrix/">Ambassador Emil Brix</a> also spoke. 
<a href="/IndianDiplomacy/">Indian Diplomacy</a>
#AzadiKaAmritMahotsav 
#IFDTinIndia
Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (@ssifs_mea) 's Twitter Profile Photo

48th IFDT Annual Meeting⬇️ Panel 2: “From Aspirations to Achievements:Building partnerships for comprehensive development”with Akira Muto,DG (FSTI) Japan; @HidekiMoriWBG Traveller Dharan🚶🏽 moderated by Prof. Shamika Ravi Lively session! #DPA #Capacitybuilding #IFDTinIndia #AmritMahotsav

48th IFDT Annual Meeting⬇️
Panel 2: “From Aspirations to Achievements:Building partnerships for comprehensive development”with Akira Muto,DG (FSTI) Japan; @HidekiMoriWBG <a href="/M_Sridharan/">Traveller Dharan🚶🏽</a> moderated by <a href="/ShamikaRavi/">Prof. Shamika Ravi</a> 
Lively session! 
#DPA #Capacitybuilding 
#IFDTinIndia 
#AmritMahotsav
Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (@ssifs_mea) 's Twitter Profile Photo

48th #IFDT Annual Meeting⬇️ Panel 4: “Negotiating for an inclusive, sustainable & resilient world” with Amb Sujata Mehta, Amb D.B.V.Varma, Pamela J. Deen moderated by Ron Ton (Dir Clingendael Institute) Fascinating discussion on nuances of negotiations & attributes of a good negotiator!

48th #IFDT Annual Meeting⬇️
Panel 4: “Negotiating for an inclusive, sustainable &amp; resilient world” with Amb Sujata Mehta, Amb D.B.V.Varma, <a href="/DeenPamelaj/">Pamela J. Deen</a> moderated by Ron Ton (Dir <a href="/Clingendaelorg/">Clingendael Institute</a>)
Fascinating discussion on nuances of negotiations &amp; attributes of a good negotiator!
Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (@ssifs_mea) 's Twitter Profile Photo

48th IFDT Annual Meeting⬇️ Panel 5: “Reformed Multilateralism: addressing contemporary global challenges”with Amb T S Tirumurti Samnang Tean Sheila Monteith, Perm.Secy,MoFA(Jamaica) moderated by Dr Yolanda Spies (Dir, Oxford Univ) Illuminating session! #IFDTinIndia #AmritMahotsav

48th IFDT Annual Meeting⬇️
Panel 5: “Reformed Multilateralism: addressing contemporary global challenges”with <a href="/ambtstirumurti/">Amb T S Tirumurti</a> <a href="/SamnangTean/">Samnang Tean</a> <a href="/MonteithSheila/">Sheila Monteith</a>, Perm.Secy,MoFA(Jamaica) moderated by Dr Yolanda Spies (Dir, Oxford Univ)
Illuminating session!
#IFDTinIndia 
#AmritMahotsav
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1/2 48th IFDT Annual Meeting⬇️ Panel 7: "Tech-tonic Displacement: How is technology reshaping the world" with Pramod Varma, Kate Jones, Ashutosh Chadha moderated by Rahul Matthan #DigitalEconomy #DPGs #ONDC #Innovation #IFDTinIndia #AmritMahotsav

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48th IFDT Annual Meeting⬇️

Panel 7: "Tech-tonic Displacement: How is technology reshaping the world" with <a href="/pramodkvarma/">Pramod Varma</a>, <a href="/KateJones77/">Kate Jones</a>,  <a href="/ashutoshchadha/">Ashutosh Chadha</a> moderated by <a href="/matthan/">Rahul Matthan</a>

#DigitalEconomy
#DPGs
#ONDC
#Innovation 
#IFDTinIndia 
#AmritMahotsav
Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) 's Twitter Profile Photo

India sent rice to Syria when we had no food to eat, Syrian FM Mekdad says as he highlights New Delhi's Humanitarian contribution for the country

India Wants To Know: India's First Panel Quiz Show (@iwtkquiz) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, we take a w̶a̶l̶k̶ ride down memory lane. In this thread (🧵) we will talk about Indian two wheelers that your mom and dad used. You probably learned to ride on one of these vehicles too, let us know! A guest thread by nandyellidli! (Three days in a row!)

Today, we take a w̶a̶l̶k̶ ride down memory lane.

In this thread (🧵) we will talk about Indian two wheelers that your mom and dad used. You probably learned to ride on one of these vehicles too, let us know!   

A guest thread by <a href="/nandyellidli/">nandyellidli</a>! (Three days in a row!)
Itihasika (@itihasika) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thanks to movies we have this impression that medieval wars were basically two armies rushing at each other, cavalry charging at full speed & a massive hand to hand fight of 50k-100k men till one army is left standing! Read this thread to know how it actually used to play out!

Thanks to movies we have this impression that medieval wars were basically two armies rushing at each other, cavalry charging at full speed &amp; a massive hand to hand fight of 50k-100k men till one army is left standing! Read this thread to know how it actually used to play out!
India In Seattle (@indiainseattle) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Consulate@Portland’s doorstep! First consular camp hosted at BAPS Temple in Portland today by Indian Consulate, Seattle in partnership with VFS and BAPS. Mayor Steve Callaway of Hillsboro, Mayor Heidi Lueb of Tigard and Ms. Rosa Colquitt, Chair of Democratic Party of Oregon

Consulate@Portland’s doorstep!

First consular camp hosted at BAPS Temple in Portland today by Indian Consulate, Seattle in partnership with VFS and BAPS.

Mayor Steve Callaway of Hillsboro, Mayor Heidi Lueb of Tigard and Ms. Rosa Colquitt, Chair of Democratic Party of Oregon
State_SCA (@state_sca) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Congrats, India, on your Independence Day! The United States celebrates with the people of India as we reflect on our many accomplishments in the promotion of global peace and prosperity. We look forward to furthering #USIndia partnership. state.gov/india-independ…

India In Seattle (@indiainseattle) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thank you, Mr. Bill Gates, for flagging off the First India Day celebrations in Greater Seattle area. Deeply appreciate the participation of Congresswomen Suzan K DelBene and Kim Schrier and Congressman Adam Smith, along with Washington Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck and

Thank you, Mr. Bill Gates, for flagging off the First India Day celebrations in Greater Seattle area. 

Deeply appreciate the participation of Congresswomen Suzan K DelBene and Kim Schrier and Congressman Adam Smith, along with Washington Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck and
Randhir Jaiswal (@meaindia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🇮🇳- Vishwabandhu, a friend to the world. Extending a helping hand during humanitarian situations. 🎥 Take a look at 🇮🇳’s HADR Operations in the first 100 days of the Government.

India In Seattle (@indiainseattle) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A Historic Milestone: Indian Tricolor Hoisted for the First Time Ever Atop Seattle’s Iconic Space Needle On India's 79th Independence Day, the Indian Tricolor was hoisted for the first time ever atop Seattle’s iconic Space Needle, a proud moment for the Indian diaspora in

A Historic Milestone: Indian Tricolor Hoisted for the First Time Ever Atop Seattle’s Iconic Space Needle

On India's 79th Independence Day, the Indian Tricolor was hoisted for the first time ever atop Seattle’s iconic Space Needle, a proud moment for the Indian diaspora in
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Experience INCREDIBLE INDIA in the heart of downtown Seattle ! The 1st India Day Parade - in honor of 79th Independence Day of India Thank City of Seattle for co-hosting this special celebration. (16 August 2025, Seattle ) India in USA Amb Vinay Mohan Kwatra Randhir Jaiswal Nagaraj Naidu Kakanur

India In Seattle (@indiainseattle) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New Chancery Premises of Indian Consulate in Seattle inaugurated! Thank : ➡️Hon'ble Governor of Washington Bob Ferguson ➡️US Senator Maria Cantwell ➡️Mayor of Seattle Bruce Harrell ➡️Ambassador Vinay Kwatra for gracing us with their presence and strong messages of support.

New Chancery Premises of Indian Consulate in Seattle inaugurated!

Thank :

➡️Hon'ble Governor of Washington Bob Ferguson
➡️US Senator Maria Cantwell
➡️Mayor of Seattle Bruce Harrell 
➡️Ambassador Vinay Kwatra

for gracing us with their presence and strong messages of support.
India In Seattle (@indiainseattle) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Welcome to the new Chancery premises of the Indian Consulate in Seattle! A brief snippet into its journey from announcement to inauguration. Thank all for their support! India in USA Randhir Jaiswal Amb Vinay Mohan Kwatra Verge Studios