Jean Monnet Chair organized international conference titled “European Union as a Model for Regional Integration: Lessons for South Asia.” This conference, spearheaded by the visionary team of the Jean Monnet Chair in collaboration with the Department of International Relations, National University of Modern Languages (NUML) Islamabad, aimed to recognize and highlight the commendable efforts of the European Union (EU) in the realm of regional integration. The overarching goal of the conference was to draw valuable insights that could guide the path for the South Asian regional integration. The success story of the European Union stands in stark contrast to the regional landscape of South Asia. While Europe has achieved remarkable integration, displaying unparalleled synergy, South Asia unfortunately lags behind, often being labelled as one of the least integrated regions globally. This dichotomy underscores the importance of drawing lessons from the EU's journey for the benefit of South Asian stakeholders. The conference gathering was graced by distinguished speakers and penalists having expertise spanning academia, diplomacy, policy formulation , and the vibrant world of civil society.
Conference Proceedings Report is attached below.

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