FM Botchorishvili: Practical application of diplomatic foundations essential for defending national interests and sovereignty with resolve

“The Georgian Government has today taken a significant decision to establish an Academy of Diplomacy,” announced Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maka Botchorishvili.

According to the statement, the establishment of the Academy of Diplomacy will facilitate the education and training of young people in political science and international relations.

“The pursuit of Georgia’s foreign policy priorities, in light of the challenges confronting our country, demands the effective functioning of a strong foreign service. Last year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs embarked upon a comprehensive reform, grounded in fundamental analysis and driven by contemporary needs, the aim of which is to ensure that Georgia is best placed on the international stage to defend its national interests and to carry out the priorities of the Georgian Government to the fullest effect. To that end, alongside experienced diplomats, Georgia requires a young, educated, and thoroughly modern generation, well-attuned to the demands of today, who will commit themselves wholeheartedly to the defence of their country’s interests.

Last year, the Georgian Government also initiated a university reform aimed at fundamentally enhancing the quality of education nationwide. In keeping with the goals and objectives of both the education reform and the reform of the foreign service, the establishment of the Academy of Diplomacy will provide for the training of young people in political science and international relations, through dedicated undergraduate and postgraduate programmes,” the statement reads.

As Botchorishvili emphasises, the founding of the Academy of Diplomacy is not merely an educational undertaking; it is the country’s “intellectual shield” and a strategic investment in the future.

“It is precisely the practical application of the foundational knowledge acquired within the Academy of Diplomacy that must give the country the capacity to defend its national interests and sovereignty with unwavering resolve. We aim to nurture highly skilled young individuals equipped with exceptional analytical abilities, strong ethical standards, and an innovative outlook—empowering them to effectively enhance Georgia’s public service in a modern, rapidly evolving world.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for its part, is exceptionally well placed to facilitate the swift integration of the younger generation into both the Georgian public sector and international affairs. My sincere thanks go to Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze for his initiative and support, and to the Minister of Education, Science and Youth, Givi Mikanadze, for his close and valued collaboration,” the statement concludes.