FOREIGN SERVICE ACADEMY
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Pakistan

 

 

The Foreign Service Academy, Islamabad held the inaugural session of 37th Specialized Diplomatic Course today, at the Academy, in which a group of 26 Foreign Service probationers from 44th Common Training Programme are participating. The current batch has 50% female representation, which is the highest in the history of the Foreign Service of Pakistan.

Syed Tariq Fatemi, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, gave the inaugural talk at the Specialized Di plomatic Course, which is a nine month long intensive graduate-level programme designed for new entrants into the Foreign Service.

The SAPM shared with the probationers the historical perspective of Pakistan's Foreign Policy and the challenges confronting the nation in the 21st century. He also underlined the remarkable promise that this century holds for Pakistan, in terms of opportunities for economic growth and development, while urging the trainees to work diligently to realize those promises. He emphasized that as representatives of a modern, moderate, democratic Islamic state, it was incumbent upon them to promote a culture of moderation, tolerance and compassion. He also advised them to understand the nuances of various developments taking place in the region and beyond, and to appreciate their significance.

The Specialized Diplomatic Course is the signature training programme of the Foreign Service Academy, aimed at broadening the knowledge and intellectual base of trainees, promoting cross-cultural understanding and developing their analytical and public relations skills. The curriculum includes subjects such as Foreign Policy, International Law, International Politics, International Economics, Foreign Trade, Diplomacy and Human Resource Development.

Since its establishment in September 1981, the Academy has been imparting diplomatic training to both Pakistani as well as diplomats from friendly countries. In addition to training of Pakistani diplomats, the Academy has trained 1277 diplomats from 101 countries, many of whom are serving in senior positions in their respective countries.

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