(a) whether an agreement has been signed between the Indian Institute of Defence Studies
Analysis (IDSA) and Pakistani Institute of Strategic Studies (ISS);
(b) if so, the aim and objective of the agreement; and
(c) the salient features thereof and the guidelines framed in this regard?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)
(a) to (c): Yes, Sir. The agreement was signed and came into force on February 04, 2008 for a
period of five years. The aim and objective of the agreement is to establish academic and scholarly
ties between the two Institutes for co-operation in research on national and international security
issues, which would include:-
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Exchange of ideas on issues of common concern through the conduct of scholarly conferences,
seminars and ‘round-tables’;
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Mutual consultation and exchange of research scholars;
Joint research projects;
Exchange of
research works and publications.
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Regular meetings between the representatives of the two Institutes.
In order to promote academic research and related form of cooperation, regular meetings
between the representatives of the two Institutes shall be held and will work and cooperate
closely for the implementation of this agreement. Any differences or difficulties that may
arise in its implementation will be settled by mutual consultations. The present agreement
entered into force from 4th February, 2008 for a period of five years and can be further
extended for subsequent periods of five years at a time unless either gives to the other a
written notice three months in advance of its intention to terminate it before its expiry.
Any modification and amendments to the text of the Agreement shall be made only through mutual
consultation and by the mutual consent.