Conversations on Groong - June 12, 2025

In this episode of Conversations on Groong, we speak with Rananjay Anand, president of the Indo-Armenian Friendship NGO, about the growing potential for a strategic partnership between India and Armenia. As Turkey and Azerbaijan double down on their support for Pakistan—most recently during Operation Sindoor—Indian public sentiment is shifting. Weddings, conferences, and corporate events once destined for Istanbul and Baku are being redirected, and Armenia is emerging as a quiet alternative. We explore what’s driving this trend, the challenges posed by limited connectivity, and whether this moment could mark a turning point in India-Armenia relations.

Topics

•  Turkey and Azerbaijan’s support for Pakistan sparks backlash in India
•  Indian weddings and events ditch Turkey; Armenia seen as alternative
•  Can Armenia become India’s next strategic partner in the region?

Guest: Rananjay Anand

Hosts

• Hovik Manucharyan
• Asbed Bedrossian

Episode 445 | Recorded: June 9, 2025

SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/445

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/iAw74MQA-DU

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