Islamabad, 16 August 2022 (TDI): The Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Ulanbek Totuiaev welcomed the participants of the International Young Diplomats School (IYDS) and its Organizers.
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.
Ambassador Ulanbek Totuiaev briefed the participants about Pakistan-Kyrgyz relations and Networking. Talking about Kyrgyzstan he shared that it is known as the pearl of Central Asia.
Moreover, it has a unique history, resources as well as friendly people. He went on to highlight the close ties between Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan.
Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have had centuries of cultural, religious, and economic ties long before their independence. The two have worked together to strengthen political, economic, and trade ties over diplomatic relations for 30 years.
According to the Ambassador, Pakistan is now a major player in global and regional trade due to its geostrategic importance, bordering the Middle East and South Asian states on one hand and the global economic power China on the other.
Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have successfully implemented the railway project connecting Central Asia with Pakistan. Aside from that Pakistan gets one thousand tons of coal from Kyrgyzstan. Likewise, in terms of collaboration in the education sector, 10000 Pakistani students are studying in Kyrgyzstan.
He emphasized that the SCO, CASA-1000, and QTTA are living examples of friendly relations between the two countries. He believes that his country can serve as a connectivity hub for Pakistani exports to Central Asian and European markets via road.
He also emphasized that the Kyrgyz Republic has a high potential for tourism and investment because both countries have EU GSP+, and by leveraging free trade zones, both countries can boost their economic activity, particularly with exports to European markets.
He believes that a direct flight between Bishkek and Islamabad will boost trade opportunities and improve people-to-people contacts.
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 Diplomat School
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.
