The Bandaranaike International Diplomatic Training Institute (BIDTI)
The Bandaranaike International Diplomatic Training Institute (BIDTI) is the premier institution in Sri Lanka for studies in Diplomacy and International Relations. Since 1995, BIDTI has conducted courses on international relations for the general public and to the members of
Sri Lanka foreign service. The institution has a panel of eminent resource persons comprising of academics, Ambassadors and High Commissioners both foreign and Sri Lankan, visiting scholars as well as professionals from the public and private sector. As the institute is able to draw from a diverse faculty of the highest caliber, students are given an opportunity to blend academic knowledge with practitioners perspective.
A Documentary on the journey of the BIDTI
This documentary was created in view of the 25th Anniversary of the BIDTI to reflect upon the evolution of the establishment and features notable personalities that have been involved with the BIDTI over the years.
Latest News
Webinar on New Technologies and Challenges to IHL
The BIDTI in collaboration with the ICRC delegation in Sri Lanka conducted a webinar on ‘New Technologies of Warfare and Challenges to International Humanitarian Law’ on the 2nd February 2021. This is the second webinar of the series conducted on the contemporary challenges to International Humanitarian Law (IHL). The discussion dealt challenges posed to the … Read more
Visiting Lectures
Ruwanthika Gunaratne
Sinduja Jayaratne
Captain Rohan Joseph
Announcements
Publications
Highlights of 2020
Establishing the BIDTI Alumni Association
Since the establishment of the Bandaranaike International Diplomatic Training Institute (BIDTI) in 1995, over 10,000 participants have enriched their knowledge and diplomatic skills through attending academic programmes of the Institute. There are prominent personalities among them who contributed to the society while holding significant positions as well as bringing fame to Sri Lanka. In view … Read more
Commencement of the 6th BIDTI Post Graduate Diploma Course
Delivering an introductory lecture on ‘Research Study’ Professor Nayani Melegoda, the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, reflected on the core elements of a Research Proposal. She also discussed the core theories of International Relations, the criteria for selecting a Research Topic as well as how students should develop Research Questions and Problems. In … Read more
Indian Envoy states: “PM Modi will carry the message of solidarity and hope from the people of India to the people of Sri Lanka”
The Indian High Commissioner Taranjit Singh Sandhu indicated that the Indian Prime Minister during his scheduled trip to Sri Lanka this weekend, “will carry the message of solidarity and hope from the people of India to the people of Sri Lanka. This will be his [Prime Minister Modi’s] first foreign tour in his second term … Read more
Bandaranaike International Diplomatic Training Institute
- Learning experience to change your path and set forth for an unforgettable exposure August 24, 2020Thirst for knowledge, learning, exploring diversified fields and thirst for the exposure in different arenas led me seek my passion towards exploring a completely new field which broadened my horizons and line of thinking. I still remember the day I came across the advert for the Diploma in Diplomacy and World Affairs offered by the […]BIDTI