On 12 November 2019 Dr. Anuson Chinvanno, Director of the International Studies Center (ISC) visited the Mekong Institute (MI) in Khon Kaen Province with a view to strengthening the academic network of the ISC. During the visit, Dr. Anuson met with Dr. Watcharas Leelawath, Executive Director of the MI and both sides discussed possible future cooperation between the ISC and the MI as to boost the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ mission on Track 1.5 and Track 2.