The visit by the delegation from Amity University Haryana to the Ministry of External Affairs aimed to establish and strengthen institutional collaboration between the Amity Centre of BRICS Studies and the BRICS Division of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
The meeting sought to formally introduce the research mandate, academic initiatives, and outreach capabilities of the Amity Centre of BRICS Studies to senior MEA officials while exploring opportunities for collaborative research, policy engagement, seminars, publications, and event-based partnerships aligned with India’s BRICS Presidency. Led by Vikas Madhukar along with Mansi, the delegation aimed to strengthen academic–policy dialogue, promote BRICS-related discourse at national and international levels, and build a long-term institutional relationship with the Ministry of External Affairs.
Shambhu L. Hakki appreciated the initiative undertaken by Amity University Haryana and positively acknowledged the importance of academic engagement in strengthening BRICS-related policy discourse during India’s BRICS Presidency. His encouraging response regarding collaboration opportunities, inclusion of AUH under the DST track of BRICS, and willingness to visit the university for direct interaction with students and faculty reflected strong prospects for future institutional partnership and diplomatic-academic engagement.