Prof. VN Attri has been an alumnus of Indian Ocean Studies (CIOS), Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), Republic of Mauritius and KU.
KU officials said the establishment of this think-tank is important to provide necessary information to the government to improve trade relations and geo-strategic diplomacy. The main objective of the center is to develop the building of the Indo Pacific as a new paradigm of peace, security and sustainable development with a focus on trade and investment, maritime connectivity, maritime security, climate change, cyber security, environmental protection and clean energy. Is.
Joint statement of the 14-nation economic grouping called the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity, delivered in Tokyo, Japan on May 23, 2022, defined by the ability to use technology, foster innovation, participate in the digital Focuses on economic competition. equitably transforming the economy, energy systems and achieving energy security, and tackling the climate crisis in a manner that creates equitable, inclusive socio-economic well-being. India, Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, the United States of America and Vietnam in the Indo-Pacific region account for 40% of global GDP.
The objective of the International Center for Indo-Pacific Studies is to promote the academic and research position of the University on a global scale by creating capacity building and good employment opportunities among the students of the University. It will also promote interdisciplinary research among the faculty members of the University.
Professor VN Attri retired from the Department of Economics of KU with his vast economic, strategic and diplomatic experience in the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), has been appointed as the Director of ICIPS. It is hoped that the center will soon become financially self-sufficient under the able leadership of the Vice-Chancellor.