A delegation of 40 students and 2 faculty members from Sharda School of Law, Sharda University visited the AALCO headquarters on 22 October 2026, for an Interactive Academic Visit organized as part of AALCO’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations.
The visit organized in alignment with AALCO’ strategic vision for 2026 – 2029 which includes ‘empowering future generation’, marked the third interactive session with university students. The session aimed at providing the students an insight into AALCO’s mandate, institutional framework, and substantive work while offering an opportunity to explore contemporary challenges in international law through Asian-African perspectives. It was intended not merely as an outreach initiative but as a step towards encouraging future international lawyers.
The interactive session began with opening address by H.E. Dr. Kamalinne Pinitpuvadol, Secretary-General of AALCO. He highlighted the role and mandate of AALCO, and emphasised on youth engagement as a central theme in the Organization’s current and future goals. Following the opening address, a comprehensive presentation was delivered by Deputy Secretaries-General. Mr. Yong Zhu provided insights into the history, working methods and contributions of AALCO towards international law. Dr. Ali Hasankhani highlighted AALCO’s cooperation with International Organizations, regional arbitration centres and current substantive areas of work. Ms. Sakura Ozaki emphasised on contemporary significance of AALCO, its budget and opportunities for students to engage with the Organization through internship programme.
Ms. Vidisha Joshi and Dr. Medha Tiwari, Assistant Professors, Sharda School of Law, delivered remarks appreciating AALCO’s youth engagement initiatives and sharing insights on the teaching methodologies for international law at the university. After the remarks, the floor was open for Q&A session, during which students raised meaningful questions ranging from contemporary issues in international law to the role of AALCO in addressing those issues. The Secretary-General, Deputy Secretaries-General, and Dr. Shikhar Ranjan, Director of AALCO responded to the questions and appreciated the analytical views of students.
The interactive session was moderated by Ms. Ragini Kanungo, Legal Officer, AALCO who gave the introductory remarks and presented the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the Secretary-General, Deputy Secretaries-General, visiting institution and all participants in making the session successful. As a token of appreciation, Dr. Medha Tiwari presented a memento to H.E. Dr. Kamalinne Pinitpuvadol, on behalf of Sharda University. The session concluded with a group photograph and high tea.
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