The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) successfully completed the 13th edition of its Public Diplomacy Training, featuring a dynamic face-to-face component hosted by Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
From 1–5 December, the five-day programme brought together 27 junior diplomats representing 27 ASEM countries, offering them a unique opportunity to sharpen their public diplomacy skills and build on insights gained during the earlier online course.
The programme also featured a panel discussion on “Public Diplomacy: Building Trust, Influence, and Cooperation”, a fireside chat with Ambassador Tommy Koh, and a visit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore, giving participants firsthand exposure to Singapore’s diplomatic practices and thought leadership. Throughout the programme, participants were engaged in expert-led presentations, interactive workshops, and a cultural tour of Singapore, deepening their understanding of the nation’s rich history and vibrant culture.
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About the programme
Since its inception in 2013, ASEF has co-organised 12 tutored online courses and 10 face-to-face trainings held in Geneva (Switzerland), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Bangkok (Thailand), The Hague (Netherlands), Jakarta (Indonesia), Vienna (Austria), Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Budapest (Hungary), Canberra (Australia), and Ljubljana (Slovenia).
More than 400 diplomats and civil servants from 53 Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Partners have benefitted from the Training.
Over the years, ASEF has partnered with Asian and European diplomatic academies for the delivery of the face-to-face component of the Training.
ASEFPDT13 is supported by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark.