THE National Action Charter Monument hosted a delegation of graduates from the fifth edition of the International Diplomats Programme (Dhiyafa) of the Mohammed Bin Mubarak Al Khalifa Academy for Diplomatic Studies (MBMA).
The fifth edition of Dhiyafa featured participation from 23 diplomats representing the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Jordan, Morocco, China, Japan, Pakistan, Korea, Malaysia, Maldives, Belgium, Greece, Cyprus, Canada, Brazil, Thailand, Serbia, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Turkmenistan and Hungary.
“The International Diplomats Programme (Dhiyafa) is designed to offer a transparent, multifaceted and on-the-ground perspective of Bahrain, to visiting diplomats, highlighting its progress and aspirations,” said MBMA director of academy affairs Alyazeya Abdulrahman Abdulmalek.
“By engaging participants with national institutions and expert speakers, the programme underscores Bahrain’s wide-ranging efforts in different areas, by presenting an authentic and unique experience that allows participants to explore Bahrain in depth.”
During the visit, the delegation members toured the main exhibition, where they learned about the history of the monument, which came to commemorate the National Action Charter.
This was evident in the names engraved on the walls of the monument of approximately 220,000 citizens who participated in voting on the Charter in 2001, with a voting rate of 98.4 per cent.
“The programme features a series of carefully curated visits to key national institutions, initiatives and projects, offering participants direct exposure to Bahrain’s practical experience in governance, diplomacy and development,” added Ms Abdulmalek.
“These visits serve as platforms for interactive discussions with senior officials, enriching participants’ understanding of Bahrain’s institutional structure while encouraging the exchange of knowledge, perspectives and future co-operation among diplomatic peers.”
The delegation was briefed on the Bahraini model for promoting the values of tolerance and peace, as well as interactive exhibits relating to the history, present and future of the kingdom and items showcasing Bahraini foreign and economic ties over the years.
The GDN previously reported that Foreign Minister and MBMA board of trustees chairman Dr Abdullatif Al Zayani participated in the closing ceremony of Dhiyafa.
This year’s programme included a combination of academic and practical sessions, in which diplomats took part in workshops, lectures and discussions, in addition to field visits to Bahrain’s historical landmarks.
“Destinations and entities were selected to ensure a rewarding experience for the participants of the programme,” Ms Abdulmalek noted.
“All sites and entities were chosen to demonstrate Bahrain’s development trajectory – its successes, its challenges and the lessons it offers.
“Priority was given to institutions actively shaping policy or delivering services in human rights, sustainable development and diplomacy. The blend of governmental, academic and civil perspectives worked to ensure a balanced programme structure that reflects the Bahraini experience.”
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