Ambassador Vijay Thakur Singh, DG Indian Council of World Affairs visiting Panjab University on April 16-17

Chandigarh, April 15, 2023: Ambassador Vijay Thakur Singh, DG Indian Council of World Affairs, is visiting Panjab University Chandigarh on 16-17th April 2023 to execute the MoU between the two esteemed institution. This collaboration would seek to pursue and expand awareness and knowledge on International Affairs and Foreign Policies. The coordinator of the Programme

Dr. Priyatosh Sharma informed that the collaboration will aim to:
•    organize joint events, PU will act as Facilitator to ICWA in coordinating with universities, academic institutions, corporates / NGOs, industrial bodies and public sector undertakings (PSU) located in Punjab.
•    PU and ICWA shall undertake joint studies through mutually agreed modalities on issues of common interest.
•    ICWA will consider offering internships to students of PU aimed at building their capacity/skills in international affairs and foreign policy.
•    ICWA and PU shall jointly organize events where ICWA representatives/Research Fellows will present the ICWA’s foreign policy awareness programme to participants.

Expected outcomes:
•    Intellectual development of stakeholders in universities, academic institutions, industries, and other partners located in Punjab in terms of awareness on international affairs and Indian foreign policy.
•    Joint publications for dissemination.
•    Create awareness among students and professionals on Indian foreign policy and international relations.

The Memorandum of Understanding will be signed on April 17, 2023 and will be valid for three years