How a study project can result in an opportunity to speak in front of ASEAN officials 🤝 Today, the ASEAN Centre in MGIMO hosted a meeting between the participants in «The Asian Dialogue — 2025» and ASEAN Deputy Secretary-General for ASEAN Political-Security Community Dato' Astanah Abdul Aziz and Senior Officer Vicki Wijaya. 🥇The participants presented their project in the field of cultural cooperation. The initiative was developed during project work—a key part of the Asian Dialogue program—where participants, divided into international teams, analyzed Russia-ASEAN relations in four areas: economics, politics and security, culture, and media. The cultural project was recognized as the best by experts and has now received high-level professional feedback. What was discussed during the meeting? ➡️Possible areas for development of the project ➡️The role of youth programs in strengthening trust and long-term partnerships ➡️Challenges facing regional cooperation and ways to overcome them Astanah Abdul Aziz noted the high level of preparation on part of the participants and the proposed initiative’s potential for developing cultural exchanges. We are keeping an eye on the project's future development — it has every chance of growing into something greater! 😀 #AsianDialogue 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣