Last Updated on October 22, 2026, 1:21 PM AST by Anthony Morris
Foreign Services Officer in St. Kitts and Nevis, Marva Pinney attended the 12th Diplomatic School for Junior Diplomats. The initiative was hosted by the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Kosovo.
The event was hosted under the theme: “Small States – Smart Diplomacy: Security and International Cooperation in Times of Global Uncertainty.” 39 diplomats from different parts of the world attended the Diplomatic School.
The initiative was a platform for all the attending junior diplomats to speak with one another. The participants could share their experiences within the field of diplomacy and explore different opinions on the challenges that they face within the field of diplomacy
During the programme, the participating junior diplomats entered important discussions. The junior diplomats also participated in practical exercises in several areas including international security, digital transformation, international law, crisis management, and international law among others.
The youngsters also explored Kosovo and learned about their history and cultural heritage. St Kitts and Nevis’s representative to the 12th Diplomatic School for Junior Diplomats completed the programme successfully. When the programme finished, Pinney received a certificate for her participation.
The completion of the programme adds an important milestone in the young diplomat’s professional career. With the experience she has gained by participating in the programme, she will be able to contribute more meaningfully to the growth of the country.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that it is grateful to the government of Kosovo and the Kosovo Diplomatic Academy for giving the representative of St. Kitts and Nevis an opportunity for improving her diplomatic knowledge.
She was also able to make several new connections and participate in activities that helped her further her professional understanding of diplomacy.
In light of the successful completion of Pinney’s programme, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlights that they are committed to providing the officers within the ministry opportunity for professional development.
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