Bringing the world together

Young diplomats from all over the world, since 2008, gather in Montenegro to attend the Summer School for Young Diplomats “Gavro Vuković“ organized by the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro.

The Summer School lay a particular emphasis on the role and significance of diplomacy in maintaining the international peace and security, overcoming crises and developing new models of economic, political and security cooperation in international arena. It also provides an opportunity for young diplomats to get acquainted with the history, culture, as well as foreign policy priorities of the participating countries, and establish through learning, exchange of views and socializing, mutual rapport and the basis for future cooperation.

The first Summer School for Young Diplomats held in 2008 was among the few international fora at the time where the representatives of all Balkan countries could meet, exchange ideas and build mutual relations. Today, we are proud of bringing a diverse cohort of young leaders of the countries of the Western Balkan region, NATO, European Union and, indeed, from all over the world, as well as prominent lecturers who bring closer contemporary issues of international politics to their younger colleagues.

Guided by continuous positive evaluations, our ambition is to preserve and further develop relations established through Summer School. The growing alumni network is composed of more than 500 future leaders and decision makers from 75 countries.  These are extraordinary times and world expect to experience many challenges. Now more than ever we need to play as one team with one goal: build global security and solidarity!