Maharashtra
7th Asia Economic Dialogue to be held in Pune
- 28 Feb 2026
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Why in News?
The 7th edition of the Asia Economic Dialogue (AED) 2026 is scheduled to be held in Pune from 26 to 28 February 2026.
Key Points:
- Organiser: It is an important international geoeconomics conference jointly organised by India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Pune International Centre (PIC).
- Theme: The theme of AED 2026 is “Geoeconomics Beyond Globalisation: Tariffs, Technologies and Strategic Alignments.”
- Focus Areas: As a premier Track 1.5 dialogue, discussions center on AI, technology, defense manufacturing, and maritime geoeconomics.
- New Initiatives: For the first time, the agenda includes a session linking public health with economic development.
- Cultural Integration: The conference coincides with the 'Palash 2026' cultural programme.
- Objectives: Facilitate deep discussions on geoeconomic trends, trade policies, technology diffusion and tariff dynamics among Asian and other global economies.
- Promote Strategic Cooperation: Encourage strategic economic alignments that can bolster trade resilience, supply chain diversification and regional integration.
- Knowledge Exchange: Provide platforms for thought leadership on issues such as digital economy, artificial intelligence, trade tensions and investment cooperation.
