It was a pleasure to exchange views with @AIDIAASIA- MIAED fellows on the thought-provoking topic of The Political Economy of Asia’s Future.
My sincere thanks to Exe. Chairman Sunil KC, the Principal, and other faculty members for their warm hospitality.
AIDIA is pleased to welcome Prof. Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed as the Dean of the Masters in International Affairs, Economy and Diplomacy (MIAED) graduate program, offered in academic collaboration with Kathmandu University.
Prof. Dr. Ahmed is a distinguished Professor of International Relations at the University of Dhaka. His academic and professional career spans more than four decades, including leadership roles as Chairperson of the Department of International Relations and Founder Director of the Centre for Genocide Studies at the University of Dhaka. His scholarship covers international relations, South Asian politics, foreign policy, strategic studies, migration, development, genocide and mass violence, and hydro-diplomacy.
His appointment brings exceptional academic depth, international experience and intellectual leadership to the MIAED program. Under his guidance, the program will prepare a new generation of professionals to understand and respond to the increasingly interconnected challenges of global affairs, political economy and diplomacy.
Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Prof. Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed to AIDIA.
Learn more about his academic and professional journey:
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Press Release
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Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NICCI), in collaboration with the Embassy of India, Kathmandu, is pleased to host a special session on:
India–Nepal Partnership in Emerging Technologies
Exploring Bilateral Opportunities for AI Collaboration
The session will feature Dr. Pratyush Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO of Sarvam AI, Co-Founder of AI4Bharat, and Adjunct Faculty at IIT Madras.
As artificial intelligence and emerging technologies reshape economies, industries, education, governance, and cross-border collaboration, this dialogue aims to explore how Nepal and India can work together to build stronger innovation ecosystems, expand AI capability, and create new opportunities for bilateral technological cooperation.
Date: 12 June 2026
Time: 10:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Venue: The Malla Hotel, Kathmandu
Strategic Partner: Asian Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs (AIDIA)
We look forward to welcoming distinguished participants from government, industry, academia, technology, startups, and the policy community for an engaging discussion on the future of AI-driven collaboration between Nepal and India.
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The Embassy of India in Nepal, in association with the NICCI, and in strategic partnership with AIDIA, jointly organized a seminar on ‘India-Nepal Partnership in Emerging Technologies: Exploring Bilateral Opportunities for AI Collaboration.’
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The Asian Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs (AIDIA), in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) North Bengal Zonal Council, successfully organized bilateral dialogue themed "Strengthening Nepal-India Economic Partnership for Shared Prosperity" in Siliguri, India, on 13 June 2026, bringing together business leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, academics, and industry experts from Nepal and India.
The dialogue focused on advancing practical and actionable initiatives to deepen economic cooperation between Nepal and India focusing West Bengal re, with discussions covering trade, investment, tourism, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and regional connectivity.
Participants highlighted the strategic importance of the Nepal-West Bengal Economic Corridor and the critical role of Siliguri as a gateway connecting Nepal, Northeast India, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. The discussions underscored the need for stronger private-sector partnerships, investment facilitation, and trade connectivity to unlock the region’s immense economic potential.
The event concluded with a shared commitment to transform dialogue into concrete partnerships, investment opportunities, and collaborative initiatives that contribute to sustainable economic growth and regional prosperity.
AIDIA remains committed to advancing such dialogues. This is just a beginning, we have many more milestone to achieve.
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Business leaders and policymakers from Nepal and India gathered in Siliguri on Saturday for a high-level bilateral dialogue aimed at strengthening Nepal-India economic cooperation and promoting shared prosperity across the region.
https://t.co/c1XUIcazF3
In their latest piece, @kchalise and @bhattarai_dilip map out a "Himalayas–Western Balkans corridor" to foster economic resilience through tech, tourism, and labour mobility.
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Innovation has a new identity.
Welcome to the Asian Institute of Artificial Intelligence (AIAI).
Advancing thoughtful & responsible AI across Asia.
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