International training course at the Diplomatic Academy at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy

On 13 and 14 November, the OSCE PCUz facilitated a series of lectures by representatives of the Estonian School of Diplomacy at the Diplomatic Academy of the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED) in Tashkent.

The training, opened by the First Vice-Rector of the UWED, Akram Umarov, alongside the Head of the PCUz, Ambassador Antti Karttunen, enabled students to get acquainted with Estonian and EU foreign policy. Lectures were carried out by staff of the Estonian School of Diplomacy on topics including “Estonia’s foreign policy priorities and regional co-operation”, “EU foreign policy: challenges and opportunities” and “Foreign policy analysis - practical toolbox for diplomats and analysts.”

Prior to the training, on 12 November, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Director of the Diplomatic Academy of the UWED, Abdusamat Khaydarov, and the Director of the Estonian School of Diplomacy, Ekke Nomm. Ambassador Karttunen was warmly thanked for the PCUz’s role in bringing the respective parties together and supporting the training.

Speaking on the first day of the event, Ambassador Karttunen expressed his support for the collaboration between the diplomatic academies of Estonia and Uzbekistan and enthusiasm for the training of Uzbekistan’s future diplomats. Through such events, the OSCE is firmly committed to promoting international co-operation and engaging with the country’s youth.