Islamabad (TDI): As the final day of the 6th International Young Diplomats School (IYDS) continued, participants attended the second session at the Embassy of Thailand in Pakistan, engaging in an insightful interaction with Rongvudhi Virabutr, the Ambassador of Thailand.
The Ambassador shared thoughtful perspectives on the responsibilities of a diplomat, the importance of effective communication and cultural understanding, and the role diplomacy plays in fostering stronger ties between nations. Participants gained meaningful insights into Thailand–Pakistan relations.
In recognition of their active participation and engagement, Rongvudhi Virabutr also presented certificates to the participants, acknowledging their dedication to strengthening cross-cultural and diplomatic understanding as part of the IYDS program.
With the Sixth Edition of IYDS, organized by the Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies (IPDS), concluding its final day, this session formed an integral part of the participants’ comprehensive learning journey.
Over the three-day program, students, young professionals, and faculty members from across Pakistan engaged with a range of embassies and international organizations, gaining deeper exposure to global diplomacy, international cooperation, and cross-cultural engagement.
During the first two days of the school, the IYDS participants engaged with several other diplomatic missions, including visits to the embassies of Austria, Russia, Zimbabwe, Nepal, and Kazakhstan.
They also visited the offices of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), and International Labor Organization.
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.
IPDS organizes the Young Diplomats School every year to support public diplomacy outreach of the diplomatic missions of various countries based in Pakistan. This program allows embassies to interact with Pakistani professionals and young students from various regions of the country and vice versa.
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