Message From The President

Dr. Sarmila Parajuli Dhakal
President, IRGDD
Former Ambassador of Nepal to Oman & Spain
President's Message
"Diplomacy is the art of forging consensus, navigating complexity, and advancing the collective good."
It is my distinct honor to welcome you to the Diplomatic Academy, an institution established to advance learning, dialogue, and professional excellence in diplomacy and international relations from Nepal’s unique geopolitical and cultural setting.
The Diplomatic Academy has been conceived as part of a broader institutional ecosystem that brings together education, policy dialogue, research, and public diplomacy. Operating under the institutional family of Ambassadors Club Nepal, International Relations and Global Diplomacy Dialogue (IRGDD), and The Diplomat Nepal, the Academy benefits from a rich foundation of diplomatic engagement, scholarly inquiry, and informed public discourse. This integrated framework enables us to connect academic learning with real world diplomatic practice while maintaining strict neutrality and independence.
In an era marked by increasing global complexity, strategic uncertainty, and rapid transformation in international affairs, the need for well informed, professionally trained, and ethically grounded diplomatic practitioners has never been greater. The Diplomatic Academy responds to this global need by providing a neutral, non-partisan space for education and exchange—one that emphasizes comparative perspectives, international best practices, and professional standards rather than political advocacy.
Nepal’s long standing commitment to peaceful coexistence, multilateralism, and respect for international law offers a valuable analytical lens for learning diplomacy, without prescribing ideology or national agendas. From this vantage point, the Academy welcomes participants from Nepal and abroad—diplomats, government officials, international professionals, scholars, and students—who seek to deepen their understanding of diplomacy in a diverse and globally connected environment.
Our programs are designed to combine academic rigor with practical skills, drawing on the experience of distinguished diplomats, scholars, and practitioners from across regions and traditions. Equally important, the Academy places strong emphasis on cross-cultural learning, ethical leadership, and constructive international cooperation—values that are essential to effective diplomacy in today’s interconnected world.
As President, I reaffirm the Academy’s commitment to academic freedom, institutional integrity, and international credibility. We remain dedicated to fostering informed dialogue, advancing professional competence, and contributing meaningfully to the global diplomatic community.
I invite you to engage with the Diplomatic Academy as a learner, partner, or collaborator and to join us in building a shared future grounded in dialogue, understanding, and cooperation.
Diplomatic Academy Nepal
