ASEAN Centre in MGIMO-University the MFA of Russia

On October 18, upon the invitation of the ASEAN Centre Dr. Arnaud Leveau, research fellow, member of the Advisory Board, Asia Centre (France) gave an in-person lecture to MGIMO students on European perspectives of international transformations in Asia. This was an “ASEAN Academic Days in MGIMO 2021” sideline event.

October 15th, the international applied research conference “Russia and ASEAN in the Asia-Pacific Region: Dynamics of Cooperation, Regional Processes and Global Context” started within the framework of the 13th Russian International Studies Association (RISA) Convention to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Russia-ASEAN Dialogue Partnership and the 30th anniversary of their bilateral relations.

On October 11-12 MGIMO University as the designated national NARTT coordinator hosted the Third Meeting of the Network of Russia-ASEAN Think Tanks (NARTT). The meeting is dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Russia-ASEAN Dialog Partnership and the 30th Anniversary of their Bilateral Relations.

October 4th, MGIMO hosted the Brunei Day to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The event had two parts: the round table entitled “The Diplomacy of Art and The Art of Diplomacy”, and the opening of the exhibition by the Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Arts, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Brunei Darussalam to Russia His Excellency Haini Hashim.

On September 29, the Russian company “Rostelecom-Solar” presented its technological solutions in the sphere of cyber security to the representatives from ASEAN Embassies. The event was organized in cooperation with the ASEAN Centre at MGIMO University. The event’s agenda comprised a visit to one of the biggest security operations center in Russia and a presentation of the national cyber range.

September 22d, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Vietnam to Russia Dang Minh Khoi visited the University, meeting with the Rector of MGIMO Anatoly Torkunov.