Islamabad (TDI): Organized by the Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies (IPDS), the three-day 7th International Young Diplomats School (IYDS) has commenced today, Tuesday.
Running under the theme “Building Network of Future Leaders through Public Diplomacy,” the school offers an opportunity for students of International Relations (IR) and mid-career professionals to get a direct exposure to the world of diplomacy.
The participants of IYDS learn from interactive sessions with career diplomats, foreign ambassadors, country representatives of the United Nations and its various member agencies; during visits that are curated to impart a sound understanding of how diplomacy works.
Through expert-led discussions, workshops, and real-world case studies, participants gain valuable insights into diplomatic methods and foreign policy formulation.
This year, a cohort of participants are visiting 10 embassies and UN offices in Islamabad.
A Recap of 6th IYDS 2025
During the previous, 6th cohort of IYDS, the participants visited the embassies of Austria, Russia, Zimbabwe, and Nepal, in addition to visiting the office of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).
The next day began with a visit to the Embassy of Kazakhstan, where the Ambassador briefed participants on the recent history of Pakistan-Kazakhstan relations and how both countries aspire to take the partnership forward.
On the third and final day, the group visited the delegation of the European Union (EU) in Pakistan and had a good interaction with the Ambassador about the EU’s work in governance, rule of law, climate action, and human rights.
At the Thai embassy, the Ambassador distributed certificates among the participants for their active engagement, and wished them luck in pursuing various roles in diplomacy and leadership.
As the final stop, the cohort was received by the Deputy Head of Mission at the High Commission of the UK, Martin Dawson.
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IPDS organizes the International Young Diplomats School to support public diplomacy of the diplomatic missions of various countries based in Pakistan. It’s offers an opportunity for both sides to interact and develop an understanding of the embassy or international organization’s work and perceptions and opportunities on each side.
By creating a bridge between diplomatic offices and professionals from various industries, IYDS has become a model for consequential public diplomacy and networking.
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