Prof. Vimal Chandra Srivastava, Dean of International Relations at IIT Roorkee, had a productive meeting with H.E. Shri Jayant N. Khobragade, Ambassador of India to ASEAN, and Shri Vijaypal Singh Yadav, Second Secretary at the Indian Embassy to ASEAN, in Jakarta, Indonesia, on September 3, 2024. The discussions focused on Strengthening Academic and Research Collaborations, and initiating impactful Projects for Common People in ASEAN countries. The valuable insights and support from H.E. Shri Khobragade will significantly enhance IIT Roorkee’s connections with top academic institutions across ASEAN.