EP6 : We Want Diplomacy, Not Weapons To Speak: Dr Philipp Ackermann, Ambassador of Germany to India

In the premiere episode of The Diplomat, TV9 Network's Executive Editor, Aditya Raj Kaul, engages in an exclusive conversation with Norway's Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener. The episode explores the growing partnership between India and Norway, focusing on key areas such as maritime cooperation, space exploration, and the joint efforts to combat climate change. This insightful discussion offers a unique glimpse into the future of Indo-Norwegian relations and highlights the shared commitment to sustainable development and innovation. Don’t miss this compelling exchange of diplomatic perspectives

In the second episode of The Diplomat, TV9 Network's Executive Editor, Aditya Raj Kaul, engages in an exclusive conversation with Ireland’s Ambassador to India, Ambassador Kevin Kelly. The episode explores the growing partnership between India and Ireland, focusing on key areas such as trade, climate change, role of the diaspora and a Joint Economic Commission that is on the cards. This insightful discussion offers a unique glimpse into the future of Indo-Irish relations as well as cultural exchange and highlights the shared history of the two nations of gaining freedom and now a shared vision and commitment to sustainable development. Don’t miss this compelling exchange of diplomatic perspectives

In the third episode of The Diplomat, TV9 Network's Executive Editor, Aditya Raj Kaul, engages in an exclusive conversation with Finland’s Ambassador to India, Ambassador Kimmo Lähdevirta. The episode explores the growing cooperation between India and Finland, focusing on key areas such as trade, infrastructure, sustainable development and digital infrastructure. The Ambassador reveals that the 3rd Nordic-India Summit may take place early next year. This insightful discussion offers a unique glimpse into the future of Indo-Finnish relations as well as Don’t miss this compelling exchange of diplomatic perspectives.

In this engaging episode of ‘The Diplomat,’ TV9’s Executive Editor, Aditya Raj Kaul, interviews Sebastian Domżalski, the Chargé d’affaires of Poland in India. The conversation explores the rich historical ties between Poland and India, highlighting key milestones in their diplomatic relationship. Kaul and Domżalski discuss ongoing areas of cooperation, including trade, technology, and cultural exchanges, emphasizing the importance of these partnerships in addressing global challenges. They also delve into the future potential of the Poland-India relationship, considering Poland's increasing interest in the Indian market and India's aspirations to strengthen ties with European nations. Join them as they provide valuable insights into the evolving dynamics of Polish-India relations and the promising avenues for collaboration that lie ahead, paving the way for a stronger partnership between the two countries.

In this episode of The Diplomat, Aditya Raj Kaul, Executive Editor at TV9 Network, sits down with Kenneth Félix Haczynski da Nóbrega, Brazil's Ambassador to India, for an in-depth conversation on the robust and evolving relationship between India and Brazil. The two nations have shared a close partnership since 1948, and this discussion highlights key areas where cooperation is expanding. Ambassador da Nóbrega sheds light on Brazil’s efforts to boost the legitimacy of the G20 grouping and how both nations see the platform as crucial for global governance. The episode also touches upon how India and Brazil often find themselves on the same side in global forums like the United Nations, further strengthening their diplomatic ties. Tune in to this exclusive episode for a candid and wide-ranging discussion on geopolitics, economic cooperation, and the future of India-Brazil relations

In this engaging episode of The Diplomat, TV9’s Executive Editor, Aditya Raj Kaul, interviews Dr. Philipp Ackermann, Germany's Ambassador to India. The conversation delves into India and Germany's shared goals in mobility, innovation, and sustainability, highlighting vital areas of collaboration like defence, trade, migration, and technology. Together, they discuss how these partnerships address global challenges and foster new opportunities, offering valuable insights into the evolving dynamics of India-Germany relations. Tune in to discover the promising avenues for collaboration that lay the foundation for a stronger bilateral partnership.

In yet another engaging episode of ‘The Diplomat', TV9’s Executive Editor, Aditya Raj Kaul interviews Reuben Gauci, Malta’s High Commissioner to India. The conversation explores how bilateral relationships have improved in the last few decades, the increasingly strengthening people-to-people connections, trade and, a gamut of other topics. They also discuss how India’s status has increased in the recent years at several multilateral forums lending credence to India being a growing superpower. Join them as they provide valuable insights into the evolving dynamics of India-Malta relations and the promising avenues for collaborations that lie ahead, paving the way for a stronger partnership between the two countries.

In episode 8 of ‘The Diplomat', TV9’s Executive Editor Aditya Raj Kaul interviews Freddy Svane, Ambassador of Denmark to India. The conversation touches upon the history of their mutual relationship, the increasingly strengthening people-to-people connections, initiatives taken to transition towards green energy, and a gamut of other topics. They also discuss the nullification of Article 370 in J&K, frosty Indo-Canada ties, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the promising avenues for collaboration that lie ahead, paving the way for a stronger partnership between the two countries.

In episode 9 of ‘The Diplomat', TV9’s Executive Editor Aditya Raj Kaul interviews Diana Mickeviciene, Lithuania's Ambassador to India. The conversation touches upon the history of the mutual relationship, collaborations between Sanskrit and Lithuanian language, the increasingly strengthening people-to-people connection and a gamut of other topics. They also discuss the emerging areas of cooperation between the two nations as well as the Russia-Ukraine war, and how defending international rules-based order must be a common and shared resposibility of the entire world.

In this engaging episode of ‘The Diplomat,’ TV9’s Executive Editor, Aditya Raj Kaul, interviews Jan Thesleff, Ambassador of Sweden to India. The conversation explores the rich historical ties between Sweden and India, highlighting key milestones in their diplomatic relationship. Both of them also discuss how Swedish technologies offer viability in the field of green energy, how rules-based order is essential to maintain world peace in the times of Russia-Ukraine war and the crisis in West Asia. Kaul and Thesleff also discuss ongoing areas of cooperation, including trade, technology, and cultural exchanges, emphasizing the importance of these partnerships in addressing global challenges. Join them as they provide valuable insights into the evolving dynamics of Sweden-India relations and the promising avenues for collaboration that lie ahead, paving the way for a stronger partnership between the two countries.

In this episode of 'The Diplomat', TV9 Network's Executive Editor, Aditya Raj Kaul, engages in an exclusive conversation with Hungary’s Ambassador to India, István Szabó. The episode explores the historical ties between India and Hungary, growing partnerships in several areas including research, innovation science and technology, defence industry. The two speakers also discuss how India's efforts in combating climate change are laudable and how Hungarian technologies can help solve some of India's pressing problems. This insightful discussion offers a unique glimpse into the future of global peace, the rules-based order and the evolving global geopolitical landscape. Don’t miss this compelling exchange of diplomatic perspectives.

In another engaging episode of 'The Diplomat', TV9 Network's Executive Editor, Aditya Raj Kaul, interacts with Austria’s Ambassador to India, Katharina Wieser. The episode explores the historical ties between India and Austria, growing partnerships in several areas including culture, artificial intelligence, green energy technologies and innovation. The two speakers also discuss how cooperation in green tech can be crucial for both nations. This insightful discussion offers a unique glimpse into the future of global peace, the rules-based order and the evolving global geopolitical landscape. Don’t miss this compelling exchange of diplomatic perspectives.