아세안연구원 이요한 교수는 2023.06.13.(화) NEAT Working Group 주최 “Belt and Road Initiative: Partnership for Enhancing Regional Connectivity” Conference의 “Session 1: Sharing insights, experiences and lessons learned from implementing BRI projects in NEAT member countries.”에서 "opportunities and challenges facing countries implementing BRI projects"와 practical recommendations and ways forward on how to make BRI more impactful with regards to enhancing regional connectivity"를 주제로 발표를 하였다.