The Foreign Service Academy hosted a training session for the first time involving 15 young diplomats from neighboring countries and Bangladesh. Certificates were distributed by Foreign Secretary M Shahidul Haque at the closing ceremony on Thursday. Ambassadors and high commissioners from various countries were present. The training covered various aspects of international relations including diplomacy, foreign policy, human rights, international trade, energy security, and climate change. Additionally, the course included lessons on the history, culture, democratic values, traditions, and development priorities of the subcontinent. Participants also visited art galleries, museums, manufacturing plants, and other institutions important for Bangladesh's socio-economic development. The Foreign Service Academy, established in 1996, provides specialized training for Bangladeshi diplomats. This international training program for foreign diplomats was a first for the academy, and based on its success, the foreign ministry is considering making it a regular initiative.