India to Participate in 19th Mid-Term Ministerial of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)

Strategic Insights -

Indian Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, will lead the Indian delegation to the 19th Mid-Term Ministerial of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Kampala, Uganda, on October 15-16, 2025. The event is a significant gathering of developing countries, with India being a founding member of the movement. This year's ministerial is themed around "Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Affluence," reflecting India's commitment to the principles and values of NAM.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 19th Mid-Term Ministerial of NAM is being held in Kampala, Uganda, from October 15-16, 2025.
  • Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest & Climate Change, will lead the Indian delegation to the event.
  • India is a founding member of NAM, a movement that brings together 121 developing countries.
  • The theme of this year's ministerial is "Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Affluence."
  • Shri Sibi George, Secretary (West), will represent India at the Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) preceding the ministerial.
  • Uganda is the Chair of NAM for the period 2024-26.

Statistics:

  • 121 developing countries are part of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).
  • The 19th Mid-Term Ministerial of NAM is being held on October 15-16, 2025.
  • India has been a founding member of NAM.
  • The theme of the 19th Mid-Term Ministerial is "Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Affluence."
  • Uganda is chairing the NAM for the period 2024-2026.

Sources:

  • M2 PressWIRE - October 13, 2025 - "India: Visit of Minister of State, Kirti Vardhan Singh [MOS (KVS)] to Kampala, Uganda for the 19th Mid-Term Ministerial of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)"
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