Joint USI-ICWA International Gallipoli Seminar
An International Conference – ‘GALLIPOLI REVISITED’ – was
organised jointly by the United Service Institution of India (USI) and the
Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) from 22 to 23 April 2021. The conference
saw participation from a wide range of experts/speakers spanning over 5 time
zones around the world. It provided them with an opportunity to recall the
events of the Gallipoli Campaign from their national perspectives. These
included papers on the military aspects as well as the political/diplomatic
legacy of the campaign. Dr S Jaishankar, the Hon’ble External Affairs Minister
of India, delivered the Keynote Address, which was followed by brief remarks by
the Heads of Mission of Australia, New Zealand, Turkey and the Deputy Head of
Mission of the United Kingdom. The Valedictory Address was delivered by the
Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army, General M.M. Naravane, PVSM, AVSM, SM,
VSM, ADC who paid his respects to those who have sacrificed their lives
fighting for our country. A Coffee Table Book is also being prepared for
publication as part of the project.