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Commencement of the 8th Post Graduate Diploma
The 8th Post Graduate Diploma in Diplomacy & World Affairs Course of the BIDTI commenced on Friday 24th June 2022. In view of the travel difficulties imposed by the current fuel shortage, the Course commenced virtually. Addressing the gathering, Director General Amb. Pamela J. Deen stated that joining the course, participants have taken a step ... Read more
The XXVIth Diploma in Diplomacy and World Affairs Course commenced
The XXVIth Diploma in Diplomacy and World Affairs course was inaugurated on Wednesday 15th June, 2022 at the BIDTI. Amidst a series of virtual sessions continuing for the XXIV and the XXV Diploma courses, the inaugural session for the XXVIth Diploma course was held physically with the presence of approximately 40 participants, whilst simultaneously connecting ... Read more
South African High Commissioner meets Director General
The High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa to Sri Lanka, His Excellency S. E. Schalk met with the Director General Amb. Pamela J Deen on 7th June 2022. Upon congratulating the newly appointed High Commissioner, Director General provided insight with regard to the academic activities of the BIDTI. Discussions were focused on following ... Read more
Bilateral & Multilateral negotiations at the BIDTI
The BIDTI assessed the Bilateral and Multilateral negotiations performed by participants of the XXIVth Diploma in Diplomacy & World Affairs on 20th January and 1st February 2022 respectively. Introduced to the Diploma course a year ago, these simulation exercises enable participants to experience proceedings conducted in Bilaterally as well as in Multilateral fora. Those assignments ... Read more
Bangladesh Cadets interact with the BIDTI
An eighteen-member delegation from the Foreign Service Academy of Bangladesh met with the Director General of the BIDTI on Friday 21st January 2022. Sixteen cadets who joined the Foreign Service Academy last year were led by officials of the Academy Director Farhana Ahmed Chowdhhury and Assistant Secretary Dattasree Rajib Kumar. The Acting High Commissioner of ... Read more
The BIDTI resumes academic activities in physical setting
With the dawn of year 2022, the BIDTI resumed academic activities with the physical attendance of participants. It would allow participants to get the maximum benefit through interacting with resource persons and fellow peers, thus enhancing the benefit of the course. Accordingly, activities in physical settings commenced with the lecture on Global Health Diplomacy on ... Read more
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.
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- Diploma in Diplomacy and World Affairs – An Experience like no other June 15, 2022In a rapidly evolving world in which major new developments take place in the blink of an eye, a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of the international arena is immensely beneficial for all individuals. Following the Diploma in Diplomacy and World Affairs offered by the Bandaranaike International Diplomatic Training Institute (BIDTI) is the ideal opportunity […]BIDTI