June 26, 2022
1 min read

UK, India to set joint Commonwealth Diplomatic Academy

Jaishankar and Truss held a meeting at Kigali, Rwanda, where the heads of the Commonwealth countries met this week to discuss human rights, the Ukraine crisis and the post-pandemic recovery…reports Asian Lite News

In order to strengthen the values of the Commonwealth, India and the United Kingdom on Saturday announced a new Commonwealth Diplomatic Academy.

The academy will “equip young diplomats with expertise and training they will need to tackle the global challenges we face”, British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said

A joint statement issued by Truss and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said the India-U.K. Commonwealth Diplomatic Academy programme will be hosted in New Delhi and the programme will cater to young diplomats from all Commonwealth Member States.

“They underlined the U.K. and India’s commitment to delivering a truly connected, innovative and transformative future for the Commonwealth family which supports the needs and expectations of all Member States,” the joint statement said.

Jaishankar and Truss held a meeting at Kigali, Rwanda, where the heads of the Commonwealth countries met this week to discuss human rights, the Ukraine crisis and the post-pandemic recovery.

ALSO READ-Modi to Attend G7 Summit in London

Previous Story

G7 summit kicks off under shadow of Ukraine war

Next Story

Plan your next glamping adventure in New Zealand

Latest from -Top News

Multi-alignment, upgraded

With US ties strained and China tense, New Delhi taps Europe’s harder edge for co-development, clean tech and strategic autonomy, writes Manoj Menon India is recalibrating its great-power hedging as frictions with

Reeves urged to break manifesto pledges

Chancellor under pressure as £40bn fiscal gap looms, with critics warning against a “pasty tax” budget of piecemeal revenue raisers…reports Asian Lite News Rachel Reeves is facing growing unease inside Labour’s ranks

Starmer to Visit India on Wednesday

UK and India to cement strategic ties with new free trade agreement and deeper cooperation across defence, technology and climate Prime Minister Keir Starmer will make his first official visit to India

UAE, India join on child services

The United Arab Emirates and India have opened discussions to enhance cooperation in integrated child development services, focusing on early childhood education, nutrition, and child participation initiatives. The talks took place on
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Britain mulls visa concessions to India

“Ministers agree that any agreement with Delhi would provide British

Burn’s Big Moment 

Ashington-born, Blyth-raised Burn, 32, earned his first England call-up after