1st Special Course for Diplomats from Rwanda, 2nd Special Course for Diplomats from Libya, 4th Special Course for Diplomats from South Sudan

[11-20 December 2024]

The 1st Special Course for Diplomats from Rwanda, 2nd Special Course for Diplomats from Libya, and 4th Special Course for Diplomats from South Sudan is being held at the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (SSIFS), Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi, from 11-20 December 2024. 15 diplomats each from Rwanda & South Sudan and 10 diplomats from Libya are attending this combined special course. Dean (SSIFS), Amb Raj Kumar Srivastava inaugurated the course with a session on “Guiding Principles of India’s Foreign Policy and shared ten priorities of India’s vision of Global South and ten guiding principles for India’s engagement with Africa.

India has strong bilateral ties with Rwanda, South Sudan and Libya. The Special course reflects the deep rooted cordial relations which have grown steadily over the years. Modules included in the special course cover diverse areas of mutual interest such as :   

• Global Geopolitical & Geoeconomic Landscapes
• Guiding Principles of Indian Foreign Policy
• Indian Heritage & Cultural Diplomacy
• India-Africa: Perspectives & Prospects for the Next decade, India's G20 Presidency & African Union
• Multilateral Institutions: Regulations and Negotiation Strategies
• Development Partnerships: Food Security through Resilient Agricultural Techniques & Water Security
• Diplomacy for Development through 3Ts: Trade, Tourism, Technology & Connectivity
• Pro Planet People Initiatives- ISA, CDRI, Mission LIFE, SDGs
• Technology in the Service of Mankind - Digital Public Infrastructure, Al as a tool for enhanced accessibility in healthcare, Cyber Diplomacy & E- governance
• Yoga & Ayurveda - Reducing Public Health Expense by Promoting Healthy Living

As part of their field-visits in Delhi, the diplomats will visit

• Rashtrapati Bhawan
• Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
• NICRA – National Innovations on Climate Resilient Agriculture at Indian Council of Agricultural Research
• All India Institute of Ayurveda 
• Indira Gandhi National Centre of Arts
• Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalya
• Gandhi Smriti & Museum
• One day visit to Agra

11 December 2024  
New Delhi