Islamabad, 17 August 2022 (TDI): The Embassy of the Philippines to Pakistan hosted the participants of the International Young Diplomats School (IYDS) on the second day of the program. Chargé D’affaires of Philippines to Pakistan, Maria Agnes M. Cervantes welcomed the IYDS participnts.
The Deputy Head of the Mission of the Philippines to Pakistan, Dan Erwin C. Bagaporo enlightened the participants about Pakistan-Philippines relations as well as the history and geostrategic significance of her country.
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.
During the lecture, he further highlighted the diverse culture of the Philippines and shared that its people were known as ‘people of laughs.’ Likewise, the Deputy Head of the Mission shared the vision of his country till 2040.
About the ties between the two countries, he shared that Pakistan and the Philippines are members of WB, IMF, ADB, WTO, AIIB, ASEAN, as well as SEATO.
3000 Pinoy live in Pakistan while 1500-2000 Pakistanis live in the Philippines. Dan Erwin C. Bagaporo also gave a session on the South China Sea and the tourism sector of the Philippines.
The relations between Pakistan and the Philippines can be strengthened through people-to-people exchanges, particularly through visits from legislators and other high-ranking officials, cultural events, and scholarships.
The Philippines-Pakistan Joint Economic Commission (JEC) was established in 2004 to discuss ways to boost bilateral trade and investment, build on prior cooperation, support interfaith dialogue initiatives, deepen security and military cooperation to improve each other’s ability to combat terrorism and extremism, share experiences on national unity and reconciliation efforts.
The Deputy Head of the Mission 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.
