India, Feb. 27 -- The seventh edition of the Asia Economic Dialogue (AED), jointly organised by the ministry of external affairs and the Pune International Centre, began in Pune on Thursday with a strong message that "the era of linear globalisation is over, and that technology and strategic resources have become instruments of national power".

The three-day international conference, themed 'Geoeconomics beyond globalisation: Tariffs, technologies and strategic alignments' will witness 45 speakers from nine countries, including policymakers, diplomats, academics and industry leaders.

In his inaugural address delivered via video message, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said, "AED has over the years established a strong reputation ...