A total of 18 participants embarked on the Diploma in Diplomacy (DiD) 2023 journey at the opening ceremony on 8 May 2023 held at the Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations (IDFR). YBhg. Dato’ Dr. Shazelina Zainul Abidin, the then Director General of IDFR set the tone with inspiring remarks. The Oath, a symbol of commitment was recited and signed by all participants. The Centre for Languages and Cultural Diplomacy (CLCD) added excitement for the participants as they were briefed on foreign language and English courses. The ceremony concluded with unity captured in a group photo and a guided tour of the IDFR premises.

The Diploma in Diplomacy (DiD) is an annual flagship programme of IDFR to expose junior Administrative and Diplomatic Officers from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Prime Minister’s Department to various angles of diplomatic affairs and international relations prior to their first assignment abroad.