The Institute of Oriental Studies has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the leading Indian think tank, the Observer Research Foundation (ORF). They agreed to exchange scientific experience and organize joint scientific events. ORF and its current president, Samir Saran, have established India’s most prestigious annual conference, the Raisinia Dialogue. This conference discusses and outlines trends in the development of international multilateral relations. In recent years, the Institute has had opportunities for cooperation with both ORF and President Samir Saran, discussing Armenia-India relations and current regional developments in various formats. We hope that cooperation with ORF will expand scientific ties with the Indian side and serve the progress of public diplomacy and the Asian direction of Armenia's foreign policy.