Second special course for Dominican Republic Diplomats held at SSIFS

New Delhi- The Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (SSIFS) hosted from September 20 to 30, 2023, a group of 21 diplomats from the Dominican Republic who travelled to New Delhi for the second special training course for Dominican Republic diplomats.  Additionally, 12 diplomats from Timor-Leste joined this comprehensive capacity building initiative. Ambassador David Puig inaugurated the course on September 20, 2023, alongside Ambassador Dharmendra Gaddam, Dean of SSIFS.

Throughout the duration of the training, the Dominican Republic embassy in Delhi contributed to create a multifaceted experience for the visiting diplomats. A specially arranged trip to Agra on September 24, 2023, provided the Dominican diplomats with an opportunity to immerse themselves in the cultural richness of India. The mission also hosted a reception on September 25, 2023, bringing together diplomats from the Dominican Republic and Timor-Leste. The event was graced by Ambassador Dharmendra Gaddam and Meenakshi Lekhi, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Culture.

 This specialized course is an integral component of the collaborative efforts outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the diplomatic schools of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Dominican Republic  and India in 2017, with the aim to elevate diplomatic capabilities and foster mutual learning between the two nations.