Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Discusses Enhanced Cooperation and Exchange of Expertise with Malaysia’s Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations

The Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Kuala Lumpur, Counsellor Ahmed Ghanim Abduljabbar, met on 16 June 2026 with Mr. Agus Salim Yusuf, Director of the Administration Services Division at the Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations (IDFR), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia.
During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation in diplomatic and administrative fields, with particular emphasis on the exchange of professional expertise and knowledge aimed at enhancing the efficiency and capacity of personnel working within diplomatic institutions.
The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to fostering institutional partnership through joint training programmes and increased participation in specialised courses organised by the Institute, thereby strengthening professional competencies and keeping pace with the evolving demands of diplomatic work.
The discussions also addressed mechanisms for benefiting from Malaysia’s advanced experience in diplomatic training and capacity-building, particularly in the areas of modern administration, strategic planning, and international communication.
The Chargé d’Affaires a.i. expressed the Embassy’s aspiration to broaden cooperation with the Institute through the participation of Iraqi diplomatic personnel in its training and professional development programmes, with a view to further enhancing institutional and professional performance.
For his part, Mr. Agus Salim Yusuf reaffirmed the Institute’s readiness to provide all forms of technical and training support. He noted that the Institute serves as an important regional platform for the exchange of expertise and the development of international partnerships, and welcomed the strengthening of cooperation with Iraqi institutions in a manner that serves mutual interests.
This meeting forms part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen Iraqi–Malaysian relations and promote cooperation in the fields of diplomatic training and human resource development, in line with contemporary approaches to diplomatic practice.