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The beauty of the UN lies in working on the ground for the community.

The UN Resident Representative Hanaa Singer states that the beauty of the UN lies in working on the ground for the community level and the satisfaction gained from working for
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Striving for Reform – Germany’s Role in the Security Council

Ambassador of Federal Republic of Germany Jörn Rhode speaking about its non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council for 2019 /2020 mentioned that Germany’s foreign relations is comprised of “Soft
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BIDTI hosts South Asia expert exchange on Humanitarian Diplomacy

An expert exchange on Humanitarian Diplomacy for representatives of the Foreign Service Training Institutions of South Asia was co-hosted by the BIDTI and the ICRC on 31st July 2019 Representatives of
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Sri Lanka should leverage its position in the Indian Ocean

“Our foreign policy led us to enhance the importance of the Indian Ocean Globally... We should leverage our position in the Indian Ocean to ensure that Sri Lanka would get
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Peace building needs cohesive environment

Delivering a talk at the BIDTI, the former Defence Minister of Bosnia & Herzegovina, Prof. Selmo Cikotić stated that a cohesive environment is needed to create peace. Explaining the background
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Special Guest Lecture by Professor Cikotić

The Bandaranaike International Diplomatic Training Institute (BIDTI) is pleased to invite you for a special guest lecture titled the 'Military’s role in the Transitional Justice process' which will be held on
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Commencement of the English language proficiency development course for officers of the MFA

The Bandaranaike International Diplomatic Training Institute commenced the English Language proficiency development course for the Technical level officers of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This program, held for the second
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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
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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
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Economic Diplomacy programme at the BIDTI

A training programme on Economic Diplomacy had been conducted at the BIDTI from 3rd to 8th April 2019 with the collaboration of the Canadian Foreign Service Institute (CFSI). Upon request
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BIDTI inaugurates the 20th Diploma Course

The BIDTI inaugurated the 20th Diploma Course in Diploma in Diplomacy & World Affairs on 5th March 2019 with the presence of over hundred participants who enrolled for the course.
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Certificate Awarding Ceremony of Defense Attaches

Foreign Minister Tilak Marapana said that the prime duty of Sri Lankan Defence Attachés assigned to Sri Lanka Missions overseas is to serve the country and its people and that
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Training programme for the prospective Defence Attachés / Counsellors inaugurated at the BIDTI

A training programme for the prospective Defence Attachés/ Counsellors scheduled to assume duties at the Sri Lanka missions overseas was inaugurated on 18th of February 2019 at the BIDTI. Thirty
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Programmes

Diploma in Diplomacy & World Affairs

The Diploma in Diplomacy & World Affairs course at the Bandaranaike International Diplomatic Training Institute (BIDTI) is open to undergraduates/graduates, mid/senior level executives in the public and private sector, officer...
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Postgraduate Diploma in Diplomacy & World Affairs

The Postgraduate Diploma in Diplomacy & World Affairs course conducted in collaboration with the University of Colombo is open for registration only to those who have successfully completed the Diploma...
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