Academy launches initial version of International Diplomats Programme

The first version of the International Diplomats Programme opening ceremony took place at Bahrain Fort, Manama.  The programme hosts a number of international diplomats from around the world in the Kingdom by the Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa Academy for Diplomatic Studies in a move to enhance international co-operation between the Kingdom and the world.

During the ceremony, the Executive Director of the Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa Academy for Diplomatic Studies, Dr Shaikha Muneera Khalifa Alkhalifa, expressed her thanks and appreciation to His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, and to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, for following up on the details of the programme and devoting all that would support its implementation and transform it from an idea into a reality, praising the programme of the Office of the First Deputy Prime Minister and its central role in preparing national cadres, who are now participating in the renaissance of the Kingdom and developing its work mechanisms in a tangible way.

Dr Shaikha Muneera Khalifa Alkhalifa said that the programme aims primarily to demonstrate the value and status of the Kingdom of Bahrain on the world map, by inviting a number of international diplomats nominated by their Ministries of Foreign Affairs who are interested in the affairs and history of the region, pointing out that the programme won first place in the Government Innovation Competition (Fikra), which is a great honour and responsibility in delivering an integrated programme that strengthens the Kingdom’s growing partnerships with countries around the world and continues to position itself as a thriving civilisation model in the region.

She noted that the programme is characterised by reviewing the work, projects and objectives of the Kingdom at all levels related to politics, economy, culture and environment, through a wide range of workshops, lectures and field visits to the most important institutions in the Kingdom, in addition to meeting senior officials to learn more about Bahrain’s experiences in various fields in order to consolidate the Kingdom’s vision and its future achievements and objectives.

She explained that the overall context of the programme is not as promotional as it is an introduction about the nature of life in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and how it was able to assume its high and prestigious ranks at all levels during simple historical periods, as the Kingdom has achieved many achievements since joining the United Nations full membership in 1971, it has continued to achieve its goals in the region and to consolidate its position in the region in support of international security and stability, and its keenness to continue to achieve its development visions, and tireless efforts to reach the ranks of the countries of the world well deserved, indicating that the program will run for two weeks for country representatives.

She also pointed out that this is the first programme with an international character the Academy has worked on, and they are keen to devote the Academy’s diplomatic and cultural role to all nations, as an extension of the Kingdom’s historic role in fruitful cooperation and vital partnership with its brothers and friends around the world.