CD Foundation

CD Foundation extends its heartfelt congratulations and warmest best wishes to our esteemed UK Partner, Ms. Ayesha Shamim, on being chosen as the Reform UK candidate for Hunslet & Riverside, Leeds, United Kingdom in the May 2026 election.

Being entrusted with the party’s nomination is a significant milestone and a reflection of the confidence reposed in her leadership, commitment, and public vision. Her journey continues to inspire through its clarity of purpose, dedication to community engagement, and spirit of responsible leadership.

At this important moment, we are pleased to acknowledge this achievement and convey our sincere good wishes as she moves forward in the electoral journey. We hope this new phase brings strength, dignity, and meaningful opportunities to serve with greater impact.

We once again congratulate Ms. Ayesha Shamim on receiving the nomination from Reform UK, and wishing her every success in the upcoming election.

With warm regards,
CD Foundation

When Geopolitics Reaches the Kitchen 🔥🍲

Wars, conflicts, sanctions, and global tensions often feel distant…
until they begin to affect the flame under a chef’s pan.

Across India’s HoReCa industry — Hotels, Restaurants & Cafés — LPG is the heartbeat of every kitchen.

When global instability disrupts energy markets, LPG prices rise.
And when that happens, the ripple travels quietly through the entire food ecosystem.

From hotel kitchens
to small restaurants
to caterers and street food entrepreneurs
to young chefs building their dreams.

Every plate served carries the weight of rising costs.

At CD Foundation, through our work across 45+ countries and 100+ global programs, we have seen one powerful truth:

🍽️ Food connects people faster than politics.

Culinary tourism and chef collaborations are not just about cuisine.
They are about livelihoods, culture, diplomacy, and people-to-people bridges.

And perhaps this moment reminds us of something simple:

Peace does not only protect borders.
Peace protects kitchens, livelihoods, and the shared joy of a meal.

Sometimes the strongest diplomacy begins across a dining table.

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🌍☕ An Afternoon of Culture, Conversations & Chai
India 🇮🇳 x Iraq 🇮🇶 | Celebrating Connections Beyond Borders

It was an honour to be warmly welcomed by H.E. Mr. Oday Hatim Mohammed, Charge d'Affaires, Embassy of the Republic of Iraq, for a beautiful exchange over traditional Iraqi chai — a soulful experience that reminded me how deeply culture connects us.

In a heartfelt gesture, I was gifted a stunning Iraqi keepsake — a symbol of respect and goodwill that I will always cherish.

Our dialogue was rich with possibilities — from celebrating the shared culinary heritage of kebabs across regions, to exploring participation in an upcoming international summit in Baghdad this April.

✨Together, we envisioned a Kebab Festival that goes beyond food — a celebration of tradition, storytelling, and global harmony.

At CD Foundation, we continue to nurture cultural diplomacy through friendships, festivals, and meaningful collaborations.

🤝 Here’s to future journeys together — where every flavour tells a story, and every meeting builds a bridge.