India and Kyrgyzstan Launch 'Manas and Mahabharata' Cultural Research Center
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Inauguration of the International Centre for Civilizational Studies "Manas and Mahabharata" in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. |
| Organizers | Manas National Academy (Kyrgyzstan) and Centre for the Studies of International Relations (CSIR), New Delhi. |
| Objective | Promote comparative civilizational research, cultural diplomacy, and academic exchanges between India and Kyrgyzstan. |
| Key Focus Areas | - Comparative study of Indian epic Mahabharata and Kyrgyz epic Manas.- Interdisciplinary research (history, literature, philosophy, international relations). |
| Key Goals | - Civilizational comparison, cultural dialogue, humanitarian diplomacy.- Research collaboration, academic exchanges, historical studies across Eurasia. |
| Trilateral Agreements | Between Manas National Academy, CSIR (Delhi), and seven Kyrgyz universities including Kyrgyz National University (KNU), Bishkek State University (BSU), and American University of Central Asia (AUCA). |