Kuwait and India Strengthen Diplomatic Training Collaboration

In a significant step to bolster diplomatic education, Kuwaiti Ambassador Mishal Al-Shemali met with Raj Kumar Srivastava, Dean of the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service, to discuss enhancing cooperation between their respective institutions. This meeting underscores an ongoing partnership initiated by the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2013 between Kuwait's Sheikh Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah Diplomatic Institute and India's Sushma Swaraj Institute.

Key Aspects of Collaboration

• Specialized Programs: The MoU facilitates the organization of specialized programs, courses, and academic activities to share diplomatic knowledge.
• Special Training Courses: Both nations explored a special training course for Kuwaiti diplomats at the Sushma Swaraj Institute during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kuwait.
• Exchange of Best Practices: The focus includes exchanging best practices in diplomatic training and education.

Current Engagements

A delegation from Kuwait is actively participating in a diplomatic training course at the Sushma Swaraj Institute. Ambassador Al-Shemali discussed arrangements related to their involvement, emphasizing further collaboration between the two institutes. This includes greater participation in the programs and activities offered by both institutions.

The meeting marks an important stride in fostering international cooperation through diplomacy education. As both countries continue to explore avenues for enhanced partnership, they aim to build a robust framework for diplomatic training that benefits future generations of diplomats.