Islamabad: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ms. Hina Rabbani Khar today addressed the passing out ceremony of the 30th Specialized Diplomatic Course and the inaugural ceremony of the 31st Specialized Diplomatic Course of the Foreign Service Officers at the Foreign Service Academy. Foreign Secretary Mr. Salman Bashir was also present at the occasion.
The Minister of State greatly appreciated the professionalism and expertise of officers at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which equipped them for projecting Pakistan‘s interests abroad. She stressed that National Interests were at the core of any relationship with a foreign country. She also underscored the importance of economic diplomacy in making tangible contributions towards the progress of Pakistan.
The Director General of the Foreign Service Academy, Ambassador Sohail Amin, in his address focused on the comprehensive training provided to the new entrants.
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