Minister attends EDA graduation

abu dhabi — The graduation ceremony of the Emirates Diplomatic Academy (EDA) was attended by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and chairman of the board of trustees of the EDA. The event was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (Mofaic).

Sheikh Abdullah thanked the President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his unwavering support of the academy’s efforts to qualify young national cadres to promote international cooperation and positive synergies among the UAE and the world.

Sheikh Abdullah said the UAE has high hopes for its youth, who can build on the achievements of their forefathers, who shaped the face of this country while living in a harsh environment, where they had to fight for survival. He urged the graduates to draw inspiration from their ancestors and their noble deeds for the greater good of their country.

In 2018, the EDA has graduated the third cohort of students of the Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) programme in UAE Diplomacy and International Relations, as well as the first batch of students of the Master of Arts programme in Diplomacy and International Relations. Launched in October 2017, the MA programme provides PGD graduates with the opportunity to further hone their skills and knowledge with a focus on the UAE and the wider Middle East region. During the ceremony, 32 students received their PGD certificates, and 18 students obtained their MA degrees. The graduates represented several ministries and other government bodies.

Moreover, 14 PGD students were honoured for their distinguished graduation projects across five categories — best overall project, most rigorous research, most innovative project, best practical project, and best teamwork. —