As part of the expert and analytical support of the "Turn to Asia" concept, on October 22, 2021, the BISR Director Oleg Makarov met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of India to Belarus Alok Ranjan Jha at his invitation.
During the meeting, which took place in a relaxed and confidential atmosphere, Oleg Makarov spoke about BISR's main areas of activity and objectives. The parties had a detailed exchange of views on ways to intensify contacts between analytical centers of the two countries as an important tool for intensifying bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual concern.
Taking into account the upcoming 30th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between the two countries, the parties reached a principle agreement to hold a number of practical events through expert diplomacy, including with the support of the Belarusian Embassy in India and the Indian diplomatic mission in Belarus.