Islamabad, 17 August 2022 (TDI): The Ambassador of Palestine to Pakistan, Ahmed Jawad A.A. Rabaei hosted the participants of the International Young Diplomats School (IYDS) in the Embassy of Palestine in Islamabad.
The Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies (IPDS) launched the International Young Diplomats School (IYDS) as a ground-breaking program with the goal of highlighting the value of diplomacy in the rapidly evolving, globally connected world.
A briefing session was held on the topic of the relationship between Pakistan and Palestine. Pakistan and the Palestinian Authority have a strong political relationship.
The brotherly relations between Pakistan and Palestine are based on common religious values, traditions, and cultural values.
The Ambassador congratulated Pakistan on the 75th anniversary of its independence. He further stated that the Palestinian government is working with the Pakistani government on the level of traders and chambers of commerce and that a separate economic desk had been established at Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry.
Ambassador Ahmed Jawad A.A. Rabaei shared that the Al Aqsa mosque provides a strong bond between Pakistan and Palestine.
He went on to shed light on the history of Palestine and its occupation. Both nations are eager to invest in a range of industries, including agriculture, textiles, and wooden items.
The Ambassador continued by saying that he is now urging interested parties to invest in the travel and tourism sector as well as educational, cultural, and student exchange programs to advance peace and harmony.
50 thousand students have graduated from Pakistan so far. Also, a number of Palestinian cadets get training by Pakistan Army. Moreover, in the future 13 MoUs will be signed in different sectors between the two countries.
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.
