Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao had Friday handed over to Pakistani High Commissioner Shahid Malik the latest dossier on the November 26-29, 2008 Mumbai attacks that claimed over 170 lives, including those of 26 foreigners. The dossier specifically included 'additional information' on Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed, the alleged mastermind of the Mumbai carnage.

Placing India's foreign policy in the larger perspective, Krishna said 'development, inclusive economic growth and alleviation of poverty' are the country's 'foremost strategic goals.'

'We should never forget that the aspirations of India's people are the bedrock of India's foreign policy,' he added.

Making a pitch for more vigorous economic diplomacy and more effective soft power projection, Krishna called for 'timely and successful' conclusion of the Doha Round of trade negotiations.

Underlining India's commitment to rebuilding Afghanistan, Krishna also spoke about the country's burgeoning relations with major powers like the US, Russia and Southeast Asian countries.

Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar and National Security Adviser M.K. Narayanan also briefed Indian diplomats on the country's food security and security challenges.

Foreign Secretary Rao asked them to 'introspect on the art of diplomacy' and adapt diplomatic tools to address emerging global challenges with 'future-oriented strategies'.

The conference this year has a wider canvas and includes special sessions on soft power projection, climate change, economic diplomacy and WTO negotiations.

A host of cabinet ministers, including Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma, Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vyalar Ravi and Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor will address the envoys over the next two days.