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06.10.2023 • Training programme for diplomats from the Kurdistan Regional Government
The Diplomatic School of Armenia conducted its third training programme for diplomats from various agencies of Kurdistan Regional Government, which took place from September 25th to October 6th. The programme helped participants improve their professional skills by providing key knowledge about international relations and diplomacy (Introduction to International Relations, International Law, International Political Economy, etc.). Sessions about global and regional policies and development in international relations, various aspects of foreign policy implementation and the relations between the Republic of Armenia and the countries of the region were also included in the programme. The programme also included tours to various cultural sites: participants visited the History Museum of Armenia, the Mother See of Holy Echmiatsin, the Matenadaran, the Armenian Genocide Memorial and Museum. On the last day of the programme, the Director of the Diplomatic School of Armenia,...
On September 18th, a meeting was held between Ambassador Vahe Gabrielyan, Director of the Diplomatic School of Armenia and Mrs. Liliana Popescu-Bîrlan, Director-General of the Romanian Diplomatic Institute. The directors discussed issues related to the development of cooperation and the implementation of joint projects. Mr. Ara Margarian, Head of the European Department of the MFA of Armenia and H.E. Mr. Cornel Ionescu, Ambassador of Romania in Armenia also participated in the meeting. After the meeting, a ceremony of signing a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation between the Diplomatic School of Armenia and the Romanian Diplomatic Institute took place. A meeting of Mrs. Popescu-Bîrlan with the students of the Diplomatic School and diplomats followed the signing of the memorandum. Within the framework of the visit of the Director-General of the Romanian Diplomatic Institute, visits to Matenadaran – Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts...
01.08.2023 • Graduation of the first "Mid-career training" programme 2023
On August 1st, the graduates of the first “Mid-career training” programme of 2023 of the Diplomatic School of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs received their graduation certificates. The programme is designed for diplomats working at the MFA headquarters and officials from different public agencies responsible for external relations. Diplomats who joined the MFA in April, took part in the current programme. The Director of the Diplomatic School of Armenia, Ambassador Vahe Gabrielyan handed certificates to the graduates and congratulated them on successful completion of the programme. The ceremony ended with a lively discussion of the programme held between the participants and DS staff.
27.07.2023 • The Graduation Ceremony of the “International Relations and Diplomacy” 2022-23 Programme
On July 27th, students of the “International Relations and Diplomacy” 2022-23 programme received their graduation certificates during a ceremony attended by high-ranking diplomats of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia. Deputy Foreign Minister Paruyr Hovhannisyan handed the certificates to the graduates, congratulating them on the successful completion of the programme and wished well for their further endeavours.
06.07.2023 • Training Course for Journalists
A training course for journalists writing on foreign affairs-related topics took place at the Diplomatic School from June 28 to July 6. The training programme was organized by the Department of Media and Public Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia and implemented with the support of the Diplomatic School. During the course, leading officials and heads of relevant departments of the MFA delivered lectures on topics related to Armenia’s foreign policy. A ceremony of handing certificates of participation took place at the end of the course.
22.06.2023 • Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Institutions of Diplomatic Training of Armenia and Georgia
On June 22nd, within the framework of regular political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Armenia and Georgia, a meeting was held between Ambassador Vahe Gabrielyan, Director of the Diplomatic School of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia and Ms. Irene Dakhundaridze, Director of the Levan Mikeladze Diplomatic Training and Research Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. Prospects for the development of cooperation and implementation of joint projects between the two educational institutions in the field of diplomacy were discussed. A ceremony of signing a Memorandum of Understanding between the Diplomatic School of Armenia and the Levan Mikeladze Diplomatic Training and Research Institute of Georgia followed the meeting. Deputy Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Georgia, Ambassadors accredited to both countries and other high-ranking diplomats also participated in the meeting.
22.05.2023 • Study tour to International Institutions
A study tour of the Diplomatic School students to the headquarters of EU institutions and international organizations in Strasbourg, Geneva and Brussels took place from May 8 th to 18 th . The visit in Strasbourg started with a meeting with Arman Khachatryan, Permanent Representative of Armenia to the Council of Europe, and the staff of the Mission, who spoke about the daily activities of the Armenian Mission and answered the students’ questions. On May 9 th and 10 th , the students visited the Council of Europe, the European Parliament and the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg and got acquainted with the activities of the institutions. The students also had the opportunity to attend a plenary session of the European Parliament. On May 11 th and 12 th , the DS students paid a two-day visit to the UN Human Rights Council, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva. As part of...
17.04.2023 • Launching the 2023 mid-career training programme
On April 17th, the Diplomatic School launched its 2023 programme for mid-career training designed for diplomats who have just joined Armenia’s diplomatic service. The programme started, with Nelly Saroyan as the trainer, with the session "The current state of the legislation regulating the diplomatic service of the Republic of Armenia". The lectures are delivered by high-ranking diplomats from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, lecturers and trainers from Armenian and foreign educational institutions. Apart from introductory modules, the programme includes lectures aimed at updating knowledge about the priorities of the foreign policy of Armenia, as well as developing professional practical skills.
28.03.2023 • Meeting with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the Republic of Armenia
On March 28th, Ambassador Vahe Gabrielyan, Director of the Diplomatic School of Armenia met with Marcos Gómez Martínez, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Spain to the Republic of Armenia (residence in Moscow). The interlocutors spoke about the activities carried out by the diplomatic academies of the two states and discussed prospects of cooperation between them. At the end of the meeting, Ambassador Gómez had a tour of the premises of the Diplomatic School.
16.03.2023 • Handing of the certificates to the graduates of the foreign languages training courses
On March 16, the Director of the Diplomatic School of Armenia, Ambassador Vahe Gabrielyan handed certificates of completion to the participants of the foreign language courses. This phase of language training started in October, 2022 and was completed in February, 2023. Apart from the language courses that are part of the ¨International relations and diplomacy¨, programme for future diplomats, the Diplomatic School offers courses in Azeri, German, Turkish and Spanish for those who are already in service.
