AAP Leader Joins Global Dignitaries Including Rishi Sunak and Mike Pompeo to Discuss Youth Leadership and Governance in Asia
🔹 Keynote Invitation to a Premier Global Forum
Raghav Chadha, senior leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Member of the Legislative Assembly, has been invited as a keynote speaker at the prestigious Asian Leadership Conference (ALC) 2025, set to take place on May 21 and 22 in Seoul, South Korea.
Chadha will address global audiences on the topic:
“New Political Vanguard: Young Leaders Reshaping Governance in Asia”, highlighting the role of youth in transforming democratic systems and inclusive leadership.
🔹 Chadha’s Statement: Representing India’s Voice on the Global Stage
In a press release, Chadha expressed gratitude for the opportunity:
“It is an honour to represent India and its youth in a forum that brings together visionaries from across the globe. Asia today stands at the cusp of transformation, and I look forward to sharing India’s perspective on leadership, resilience, and inclusive prosperity.”
He added that he was excited to share the Indian story of democratic resilience and youth leadership with an international audience.
🔹 About the Asian Leadership Conference
The Asian Leadership Conference, co-hosted by Chosun Media and the Centre for Asia Leadership, is widely regarded as Asia’s premier platform for global dialogue. Often dubbed the “Davos of the East,” ALC attracts more than 320 global thought leaders and over 2,500 delegates from politics, business, academia, and civil society.
Past keynote speakers have included:
- Former US Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Former UK Prime Ministers David Cameron and Boris Johnson
- Netflix CEO Reed Hastings
- Blackstone CEO Steve Schwarzman
🔹 Global Company on a Global Stage
At ALC 2025, Raghav Chadha will be sharing the stage with globally renowned leaders, including:
- Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
- Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
- President & CEO of The Asia Foundation Laurel E. Miller
- Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott
“I’m ecstatic to participate alongside such celebrated global leaders like Rishi Sunak, Mike Pompeo, and Laura Lacey,” Chadha said.
“It’s a unique opportunity to present the India story — of innovation, youth leadership, democratic resilience, and global cooperation — on one of Asia’s most respected stages.”
🔹 Theme of ALC 2025: “The Rise of Nations”
The 2025 edition of the ALC carries the theme: “The Rise of Nations: Pathways to Great Prosperity”, commemorating:
- 80 years of Korea’s liberation
- 75 years since the Korean War
Sessions will explore strategic responses to global challenges in the poly-crisis era — from public health and climate change to economic inequality and geopolitical tensions.
🔹 A Platform for Emerging Leaders in Asia
Chadha’s address, titled “New Political Vanguard: Young Leaders Reshaping Governance in Asia,” will present his vision for youth-led political change, the importance of grassroots participation, and the future of governance in emerging democracies.
As one of India’s youngest legislators and a rising political voice, Chadha’s inclusion underscores the growing recognition of India’s youth leadership on the global stage.
