By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, on Tuesday called upon young diplomats to explore new tools in foreign policy, especially communication technology, to effectively highlight the country’s narrative across the globe.
While addressing the graduation ceremony of the 42nd Specialized Diplomatic Course held at the Foreign Service Academy in Islamabad, he said the rapid advancement of technological mediums defined new contours of diplomacy, necessitating an agile foreign service.
The foreign minister emphasized that new diplomacy trends require a better capacity to cope with geo-economic and geo-political realities. Referring to emerging challenges, such as climate change, food security, public health, and water issues, he stressed that Pakistani diplomats must remain aware of these subjects.
Bilawal expressed confidence in young Pakistani diplomats
The foreign minister expressed confidence that young Pakistani diplomats would continue to strengthen relations with the international community.
He said national interests, pragmatism, constructed engagement, amicable management of diversities, and maximizing commonalities of interests guided the foreign policy of Pakistan.
He noted the Resilient Pakistan conference held in Geneva last month was a proud achievement of the country. He termed it a testament to the effective foreign policies of Pakistan.
Regarding the polarization of geopolitics, he pointed out that the global landscape continued to undergo profound changes underpinned by power dynamics and complex interplay.
The foreign minister said that foreign policy reforms had been initiated to improve management and skills.
He highlighted the need for effective liaison with overseas Pakistanis besides providing them with maximum facilitation. FM Bilawal commended the Director General FSA for conducting excellent training that focused on advancing foreign policy amid contemporary issues.
He hoped that, as a significant institution, FSA would continue to exhibit a solid commitment to producing outstanding diplomats.
