Despite delays and restrictions imposed due to the ongoing pandemic, the 7th Post Graduate Diploma in Diplomacy & World Affairs commenced on Friday 15th January at the BIDTI. The inaugural lecture was delivered by Head of International Relations Department of the University of Colombo Dr. Maneesha Wanasinghe Pasqual. Dr. Pasqual
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Management Service Officers gift books to the BIDTI Library
Management Service Officers (MSOs) selected to serve in Sri Lanka missions abroad gifted a collection of valuable books for the use of the BIDTI library today. 112 officers from various Ministries and Departments who were selected through a vigorous process facing two examinations and an interview, attended the orientation programme
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Eight Heads of Missions designated participated in an Orientation Programme Virtually
The Bandaranaike International Diplomatic Training Institute (BIDTI) recently organized an Orientation Programme for Ambassadors and High Commissioners designated by Sri Lanka. The programme conducted virtually from 7th to 11th December, 2020 was co-hosted in association with the Foreign Ministry. Eight Ambassadors and High Commissioners designated for the Kingdom of Saudi
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Webinar on IHL and the Role of the Diplomat
The BIDTI in collaboration with the International Committee of Red Cross Delegation in Sri Lanka organized a webinar on ‘Contemporary Challenges to International Humanitarian Law and the Role of the Diplomat’ on 17th December 2020, which received an overwhelming response from all over the world. Referring to the long association the
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George Cooke presents his latest publication to the BIDTI Library
The latest publication edited by George I. H. Cooke titled ‘Sri Lanka and the United Nations - Relations with the UN General Assembly’ was presented to the BIDTI Library today, 16th December 2020.At the book launch held at the BCIS auditorium on 14th December to commemorate the 65th anniversary of Sri Lanka joining
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Latest Issue of the Journal ‘Diplomacy & World Affairs’
The BIDTI embarked on publishing an academic journal ‘Diplomacy & World Affairs’ in 2019. The third edition which was recently published is available now. The Journal provides a platform for academics and professionals in diplomacy, international affairs, security and related fields, as well as alumni of the Institute to share
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Foreign Minister visits the BIDTI
The BIDTI was pleased to welcome the Minister of Foreign Relations Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena, who visited the Institute on 29th September 2020. The visit undertaken amidst the busy schedule of the Minister was appreciated by the staff of the BIDTI.
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Inauguration of the Formal Training Programme for the Management Service Officers
The formal training programme for 114 Management Service Officers (MSO) prior to assigning them to Sri Lanka missions abroad was inaugurated on 23rd of September at the BIDTI. Addressing the participants on ‘National interests and foreign policy perspective of Sri Lanka’, Secretary of the Foreign Ministry and State Secretary of
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Commencement of the XXIIIrd Diploma in Diplomacy & World Affairs Course
Continuing with its activities, the BIDTI commenced the XXIIIrd Diploma in Diplomacy & World Affairs programme on 16th September 2020. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this course was also inaugurated without adhering to formalities followed in the past. Ambassador H. M. G. S. Palihakkara, the former Secretary of the Ministry
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A Documentary of the journey of the BIDTI
Established in 1995, the Bandaranaike International Diplomatic Training Institute (BIDTI) was created to produce a competent diplomatic service that is well versed in diplomatic skills and conduct of foreign relations. Over the course of 25 years, the BIDTI has contributed to enhancing the knowledge of approximately 10,000 participants through its programmes and garnered credibility as a reputable academic Institute.
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.
