ANRAP Chairman took active part in the formation of the Africa, Asia, South America (AFASSA) Coordinating Group in the Natural Product Research. Since its formation, ANRAP is a constituent Network of AFASSA, and ANRAP Chairman is a member of the Coordinating Group. Prof M.. Mosihuzzaman, Chairman, ANRAP, was elected to the position of Chairman of AFASSA for the period 2004-2006. Presently Prof Moshiuzzaman is in-charge of the functions of AFASSA in Asia.