First Special Course for Diplomats and Officers from Nepal
 [21-29 November 2024]

The First Special Course for Diplomats and Officers from Nepal is being held at the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (SSIFS), Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi, from 21-29 November 2024. Twenty-six diplomats and officers from Nepal are participating in this course. Dean (SSIFS), Amb Raj Kumar Srivastava inaugurated the Special Course in the presence of Dr. Surendra Thapa, Cd’A from Embassy of Nepal.  Amb Srivastava spoke on “Understanding India: Antiquity and Modernity; Diplomacy & Technology”, in his inaugural address.

India and Nepal shares unique deep rooted civilizational and cultural links. The close bilateral relations and longstanding people to people ties have been strengthened by regular high level exchanges and visits. The special course aims to focus on areas of mutual interest so that they result into future initiatives, for strengthening bilateral relationship further.

• Global Geopolitics & Geo-economics Landscapes
• Guiding Principles of Indian Foreign Policy
• India-Nepal Relations & shared Heritage
• Economic diplomacy – Trade, Talent & Tourism, Connectivity & Dev Partnerships
• Pro Planet People Initiative, ISA, CDRI, Mission LiFE, Global Biofuel Alliance
• Technology in the Service of Mankind – Digital Public Infrastucture & Responsible AI for all
• Ayurveda – Reducing Public Health Expenses by promoting Healthy Living

As part of their field visits in Delhi, the delegates will be visiting

• Rashtrapati Bhawan
• DAKSHIN - Global South Centre of Excellence
• National Disaster Management Authority
• Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya
• Three day field visit to see places of shared cultural heritage in Varanasi, Sarnath, and Ayodhya

21 November 2024  
New Delhi