FSI Dean Holds Virtual Meeting with Dean of Hellenic Diplomatic Academy

The Dean of the Foreign Service Institute, H.E. Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Shummary, held a virtual meeting on Monday, 14 September 2026, with the Dean of the Hellenic Diplomatic Academy, H.E. Mr. Michael Angelopoulos, in the presence of the Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Athens, Minister Plenipotentiary Ms. Nazdar Ihsan Sherzad.

During the meeting, H.E. presented an overview of the work of the Foreign Service Institute and its mechanisms for preparing and qualifying diplomatic personnel for service at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq. H.E. Mr. Angelopoulos, in turn, presented an overview of the work of the Hellenic Diplomatic Academy and its role in preparing and equipping diplomatic personnel for their professional duties.

The two sides also discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the two institutions in light of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between them, as well as the possibility of practically initiating exchange programmes and joint training programmes, contributing to the development of diplomatic capacities and the exchange of expertise and experiences.

At the conclusion of the meeting, H.E. Mr. Angelopoulos expressed his appreciation to H.E. the Dean of FSI for the invitation to hold the virtual meeting, affirming his eagerness to maintain communication and hold future meetings between the two sides.