The 13th edition of the SAI Model United Nations (SAIMUN) spread over two days (June 25-26) saw intense deliberations, dynamic debates, and cross-cultural exchange. Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, Surama Padhy graced the closing ceremony as the Chief Guest.
In 2025, SAIMUN delegates had substantial debate on some of the world’s most pressing issues. These included issues on geopolitical tensions as well as public health and human rights. The committees debated the Global Arms Trade and the US Second Amendment Effect, Yemeni Houthi Attacks and Red Sea Security, and Persecution of Tibetan Buddhists in China. Additional debate topics included Women’s Rights under the Taliban and their international implications, Air Quality and Health Emergency in Large Cities, and Mitigating the Global Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Delegates also discussed issues like India-Bangladesh: Furthering Connections, Facilitating Stability, Shaping the Future; War Crimes and Child Abduction in Ukraine; Safeguarding Children from Online Abuse and Cyberbullying; and State-Sponsored Disinformation and Press Freedom.
Committees saw students present fact-based arguments, work across ideologies, and craft compelling resolutions. The event was in itself a testament to SAIMUN’s guiding principle: empowering students to be engaged global citizens who hear, learn, and lead.
Expressing her views during the closing ceremony, Dr. Silpi Sahoo, Chairperson, SAI International Education Group, said, “SAIMUN is where future leaders are made. It offers students a distinct platform to grasp global problems, try diplomacy, and empathize. Through these sessions, they learn how to appreciate different ideas, have meaningful conversations, and above all, become better human beings. SAIMUN reflects our vision of imparting purposeful education in today’s fast-changing world.”
One of the highlights of the event was the Global Village, where students from Uganda, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Papua New Guinea, and others, gathered. With music, traditional clothing, art, and food, participants showcased global cultures to celebrate diversity with unity and the significance of cross-country friendships.
Complementing the event’s richness was the launch of SAI Tribune 2025, the conference’s official newsletter. Crafted by International Press Corps, the Tribune presented a vivid account of the two-day conference in the form of articles, delegate profiles, interviews, and behind-the-scenes commentary. It was a proud record of the intellectual rigor and collaborative environment that characterized SAIMUN 2025.
Chief Guest speaking on the occasion said, “It is indeed encouraging to see such eloquent, thoughtful, and internationally minded young minds gather at SAIMUN. It is not merely a conference but a melting pot where leaders are forged through conversation, diplomacy, and respect for one another. The discussions I have witnessed here strengthen my belief that when empowered with knowledge and purpose, our youth can address the world’s most pressing challenges and build a more equitable, peaceful, and sustainable future for all.”
As the curtains close on yet another successful iteration of SAIMUN, the conference reinforces SAI International’s commitment to raising responsible world citizens via platforms that ignore borders. SAIMUN 2025 once more demonstrated how, when young minds come together, they can forge a future based on dialogue, comprehension, and action.
