Nepali Diplomats Attend Special Training Course in New Delhi

New Delhi. A special training course for Nepali diplomats has begun at the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (SSIFS) in New Delhi, India. 

The 10-day special program was inaugurated by SSIFS Dean Ambassador Raj Kumar Srivastava on Monday. Thirty-five Nepali diplomats are participating in this diplomatic training program.

Addressing the inaugural session, Ambassador Srivastava discussed the changing dimensions of diplomacy and provided a brief overview of SSIFS's role and activities. He clarified that the institute's curriculum is designed to develop the behavioral, functional, and sectoral capabilities of diplomats. 

Similarly, he shed light on India's long-term vision for a developed India, effective diplomatic communication, writing skills, various thematic categories of diplomacy, and the fundamental principles of international relations for the participants.

During his address, Srivastava highlighted the continuous relevance of Kautilya's philosophy in Eastern philosophy and diplomacy. He also held an in-depth discussion on the guiding principles of Indian foreign policy, the Global South's human-centric development model, and its key dimensions of resilience. 

Diplomats were informed about India's Vaccine Maitri campaign during the pandemic, the global significance of Yoga, and various international initiatives of the Indian government such as the International Solar Alliance (ISA), the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), the International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA), and the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA). 

This course is believed to be very fruitful in enhancing the professional capabilities of Nepali diplomats and further strengthening the diplomatic relations between the two countries.