Taking into account the dramatic changes in the geopolitical situation and the emergence of a truly multipolar world, it is particularly important to maintain, strengthen and expand existing cooperation between countries and to create new opportunities and directions. The role of international organisations with a proven track record in fostering such relations is increasing significantly.

On 19-21 March 2025, New Delhi will host the events of the Northern Forum, an international organisation of northern regions established in 1991 to support sustainable development at the regional level.

On 19 March, a discussion between the Vivekananda International Foundation and representatives of Russia, members of the Northern Forum delegation, is planned. The discussion will focus on the current international situation, the influence of the policy of the newly elected US President Donald Trump on the formation of the so-called New World Order, conflict resolution in Ukraine and other parts of the world, and the development of bilateral relations between Russia and India.

On 20 March, in cooperation with the Vivekananda International Foundation and with the support of the National Research University "Higher School of Economics", the Russian-Asian Consortium for Arctic Research, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University, the Expert Center Project Office for Arctic Development (PORA), an international conference "Uniting North and South for Sustainable Development in the Arctic" will be held to discuss both geopolitical issues and scientific and educational cooperation. 

The conference will be attended by leading experts and analysts from India and Russia, as well as heads of scientific and educational organisations. The recommendations addressed to the governments of both countries will be adopted at the closing ceremony of the conference, and memoranda will be signed between the Vivekananda International Foundation and the Northern Forum, the Expert Center Project Office for Arctic Development (PORA), the Russian Union of Travel Industry and the tourism associations of India.

The conference participants will enjoy a cultural programme, including performances by Indian Russian language students at the Russian House.

On 21 March, events are planned to popularise ecological knowledge, promote the Russian language, develop youth and inter-university cooperation. The event has been made possible thanks to the support of Inderprashta College of Engineering, Jawaharlal Nehru University and the Russian House in Delhi.

As part of the international campaign "Save and Preserve", a project entitled "Garden of Friendship" is being realised in Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug - Yugra. In 2023, the Northern Forum implemented one of the phases of the project in Mongolia, and this year the Northern Forum delegation will be planting palm trees on the territory of Inderprashta College of Engineering. The project, regardless of the number of trees planted, has a clear mission to preserve the environment and educate generations that will grow up with a spirit of respect for nature.

Jawaharlal Nehru University will be hosting a seminar on the protection of vulnerable wildlife species, titled "Endangered but not forgotten", which will address issues of university cooperation and joint project activities.

An exhibition of children's drawings from many countries will be displayed at all venues as part of the Northern Forum projects "Red Book through the Eyes of Children" and "We are Responsible for Those We Tame".

The Northern Forum is an international non-governmental organisation uniting the leaders of northern regions. The Forum is regarded as a means to expand non-political dialogue between governors of northern regions from different countries, as well as heads of municipalities and organisations. The Forum includes regions of the Russian Federation (Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Kamchatka, Krasnoyarsk and Khabarovsk Territories, Magadan Region, Jewish Autonomous Region, Nenets, Khanty-Mansiysk, Chukotka and Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Districts), the State of Alaska (USA), Gangwondo Province (Republic of Korea). Until 2013, the Northern Forum Secretariat was located in Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska. Currently, the Secretariat is located in Yakutsk.