India, UK launches joint Commonwealth Diplomatic Academy programme
- In Reports
- 10:31 PM, Jun 25, 2022
- Myind Staff
Foreign Ministers of the UK and India on Saturday announced the establishment of a joint India-UK Commonwealth Diplomatic Academy programme.
“In an increasingly geopolitical world, we must champion the Commonwealth values of democracy and sovereignty. The UK and India are helping to build a modern Commonwealth fit for the 21st century and delivering tangible benefits for its members. That’s why we are working together on a new Commonwealth Diplomatic Academy programme, which will equip young diplomats with expertise and training they will need to tackle the global challenges we face,” UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said in a statement.
A joint statement by Truss and External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar on the establishment of an India-UK Commonwealth Diplomatic Academy programme was released on the occasion.
“Overseas Secretary Truss and Exterior Affairs Minister Jaishankar underlined the price they position on a robust and revitalised Commonwealth circle of relatives, have compatibility for the twenty-first century and handing over transparent worth and tangible advantages for all contributors. Each Ministers are happy to announce {that a} joint India-UK Commonwealth Diplomatic Academy programme is to be hosted in New Delhi, India. The Academy programme will equip younger diplomats from all Commonwealth Member States with experience and coaching in international demanding situations. They underlined the United Kingdom and India’s dedication to handing over a really hooked up, cutting edge and transformative long run for the Commonwealth circle of relatives which helps the desires and expectancies of all Member States.”
Reflecting their shared commitment to the Commonwealth, Foreign Secretary Truss and External Affairs Minister Jaishankar met in Kigali this week and welcomed a successful Commonwealth Heads of Government summit.
Foreign Secretary Truss and External Affairs Minister Jaishankar underlined the value they place on a strong and revitalised Commonwealth family, fit for the 21st century and delivering clear value and tangible benefits for all members.
Both Ministers are pleased to announce that a joint India-UK Commonwealth Diplomatic Academy programme is to be hosted in New Delhi, India. The Academy programme will equip young diplomats from all Commonwealth Member States with expertise and training on global challenges.
They underlined the UK and India’s commitment to delivering a truly connected, innovative and transformative future for the Commonwealth family which supports the needs and expectations of all Member States.
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