Islamabad, 18 August 2022 (TDI): The Embassy of Indonesia to Pakistan hosted the participants of the International Young Diplomats School (IYDS).
The Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan, Adam Mulawarman Tugio delivered a lecture on Pakistan-Indonesia Relations and Networking.
The Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies (IPDS) launched the IYDS as a ground-breaking program with the goal of highlighting the value of diplomacy in the rapidly evolving, globally connected world.
The Ambassador of Indonesia has been serving in Pakistan for the past 1.5 years. Pakistan and Indonesia have had strong ties that are based on respect and cooperation both locally and internationally.
In 1950, Pakistan and Indonesia forged a diplomatic alliance. One of Pakistan’s top 10 trading partners is Indonesia. The two nations’ trade relations have advanced significantly, with Indonesia now ranking as Pakistan’s eighth-largest trading partner.
Pakistan and Indonesia work closely together to back each other’s bids at the international forum. Both are participants in international and multilateral organizations such as the UN, OIC, NAM, G-77, Afro-Asian Conference, and D-8.
In areas of international and regional significance, like nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament, there is harmony and close cooperation between the two nations.
The Afro-Asian Conference was founded by Pakistan, Indonesia, India, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka. Indonesia backs Pakistan’s application for Full Dialogue Partner Status in ASEAN. Additionally, Indonesia backed Pakistan’s bid to join the UNHRC for the period 2021–2023.
Since the PTA came into force in 2013, trade relations with Indonesia have come a long way. Bilateral trade increased from US$466.5 million in 2004 to about US$2.6 billion in 2020, with the trade balance greatly in favor of Indonesia.
There is plenty of room for further expansion of the deal in the coming years. Talking about Indonesia, he said that Bali; the city of Indonesia is an important interaction for tourism between Pakistan and Indonesia.
The Ambassador recently visited the city of Peshawar in Pakistan and was very impressed with the generosity and hospitality of the people. Both countries have similarities in culture and history.
He enlightened the participants about the spices of Indonesia and Pakistan as well as Traditional and Complementary Medicine.
The Ambassador congratulated the organizers for hosting this important public diplomacy school and would like to commend them for their tireless efforts to make this program possible.
International Young Diplomats School (IYDS)
Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies has organized the Fourth Edition of International Young Diplomat School (IYDS) from 16-17-18 August 2022 in Islamabad.
It is the 4th International Diplomats School, in which participants are given opportunities to interact with Ambassadors of different Embassies.
The participants are young professionals with diverse backgrounds, students, and faculty members across Pakistan. During the School, the participants will be meeting hosted by Ambassadors of different countries at their offices.
Details about the program can be seen here, especially about earlier cohorts. International Young Diplomats School (IYDS) is based on the model of the Public Diplomacy approach for offering an opportunity for Diplomatic Missions to meet diverse groups of professionals and young people from across Pakistan having various ethnic, religious, linguistic, and regional backgrounds.
Hence, offering the Diplomatic Missions to increase their outreach and interaction with the young people from across Pakistan.
While on the other hand, IYDS offers young people to meet Ambassadors and Diplomats to know more about countries and build stronger relationships while returning to their communities.
The group of 16-20 participants with ages 18-40 having diverse academic and professional backgrounds from different regions of Pakistan have joined to be part of the program.
The program includes visits to different diplomatic missions in Islamabad and information sessions with Ambassadors, diplomats, and other embassy staff.
Ambassadors and diplomats will share insights about their missions, countries, and opportunities for education, development, and trade.
