On 19 March 2019, The Royal Thai Embassy in Moscow organised a Diplomatic Networking Reception Event at the Residence of the Ambassador of Thailand to Russia with the purpose of creating a venue for diplomats and think tanks of Russian academic institutions to exchange contact and information, as well as strengthen the relations between embassies in city of Moscow. The event welcomed diplomats and think tanks from various countries, including the United States of America, the United Kingdom, India, China, Japan and Israel, as well as representatives from The Center for Energy and Security Studies – CENESS and Russian International Affairs Council – RIAC