Tezpur: Tezpur University (TU), represented by Vice Chancellor Prof. Shambhu Nath Singh and Director of International Affairs Prof. Subhrangshu Sekhar Sarkar, held a high-level meeting in Vladivostok on the sidelines of Eastern Economic Forum held during 03-06 September 2025.
The delegation met Nikhilesh Giri, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of India, Moscow, and Siddarth Gowrav, Consul General, Consulate General of India, Vladivostok, along with other senior officials. The senior officials of both the countries discuss the future of Indo-Russian educational cooperation. The presence of Mr. Giri in Vladivostok underscored the strategic importance of this initiative, coming in the wake of the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Tezpur University and Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU), Vladivostok signed recently.
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“At the heart of the discussions was the proposal to establish a Joint Indo-Russian Think Tank on Strategic Policies for the Future of Education”, Prof. Singh, the Vice Chancellor informed. More than just an academic collaboration, this Think Tank is envisioned as a policy and research hub that will chart a structured roadmap for educational advancement across the Asia-Pacific region, he further added.
The Think Tank will draw upon the shared experiences and best practices of India and Russia, two nations with long traditions of higher education and innovation. It aims to formulate a comprehensive educational strategy aligned with regional development priorities, to promote joint research and innovation in sectors critical to both nations, including aviation engineering, energy, oil & gas, environment, and digital transformation etc
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Both the Embassy of India in Moscow and the Consulate in Vladivostok expressed strong support for this initiative, noting that the Think Tank could evolve into a strategic lighthouse for regional educational planning. By combining India’s dynamism with Russia’s scientific legacy, the collaboration would lay the foundation for a holistic and future-ready educational ecosystem.
The Consulate General of India emphasized that this effort builds upon the momentum of the Eastern Economic Forum, where Tezpur University had already initiated meaningful engagements with Russian counterparts.
