Office of External Affairs

Ahmedabad Centre for Research & Innovation (ACRI)

The Office of External Affairs (OEA) serves as the central institutional authority for ACRI’s external relations, international engagement, and official communications with governments, multilateral institutions, academic bodies, journals, and other external stakeholders. OEA functions to ensure that all external-facing actions of ACRI are coherent, credible, and consistent with international norms, institutional mandates, and principles of responsible engagement.

Mandate and Institutional Role

OEA is mandated to coordinate, oversee, and regulate ACRI’s external interactions, including the issuance of official statements, notices, and institutional communications on matters of international relevance. The Office acts as the primary interface between ACRI and the global community, safeguarding the integrity, consistency, and authenticity of ACRI’s external positions.

Official Communications

All official external communications of ACRI—such as institutional statements, formal notices, and clarifications—are issued or routed through established and verifiable ACRI platforms. OEA ensures that such communications adhere to principles of accuracy, restraint, attribution, and alignment with international law and multilateral frameworks.

Principles Guiding External Engagement

OEA’s work is guided by respect for international law, multilateralism, peaceful dialogue, institutional accountability, and the responsible exchange of knowledge. The Office does not engage in advocacy, political alignment, or operational diplomacy, and does not provide commentary beyond formally issued communications.

Governance and Oversight

The Office of External Affairs operates under the authority of the President of ACRI and functions within clearly defined institutional protocols. External engagement undertaken by ACRI offices, centres, or affiliates is expected to conform to OEA guidelines to ensure clarity of representation and institutional coherence.

Verification and Reference

This website serves as an official reference point for verifying ACRI’s external mandate, communication protocols, and institutional authority. External parties are encouraged to rely on this platform for confirmation of authenticity and procedural clarity.

Contact

For official correspondence, institutional inquiries, or matters related to external engagement, please contact the Office of External Affairs through the designated ACRI communication channel.