Belarus Ambassador highlights power of cultural exchange, learning at ISME event

Bengaluru: ISME (International School of Management Excellence), Bengaluru, hosted its annual International Day on May 16, 2025, at Navatara, ISME campus, in which a keynote address by the Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus Mikhail M. Kasko featured.

In his address, Ambassador Kasko underscored the vital role that culture plays in shaping diplomacy and global cooperation.

Reflecting on over two decades of diplomatic experience, he remarked: “Culture is a universal language one that transcends borders, politics, and history. In diplomacy, it plays a vital role in building mutual trust and understanding, opening the door to stronger economic, educational, and political cooperation. When we invest in cultural exchange, especially among young people, we are investing in a more peaceful, connected, and collaborative global future.”

The Ambassador was accompanied by Alexander Zhyтko, First Secretary at the Embassy of Belarus and Justin You Sunghoon from the South Korean Embassy.

ISME’s International Day, themed Celebrating the Tapestry of Cultures, provided a vibrant backdrop for cross-cultural dialogue. The event featured vibrant cultural performances and interactive sessions that encouraged dialogue between students and international guests.

Highlights included a lively dance and fashion show by students from Côte d’Ivoire, with participation from Cameroon, Kenya, Mali, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, and Gabon, reflecting ISME’s diverse and growing global community.

“This gathering marks the realization of a vision we set in motion over a year ago — to create a platform that brings together cultures and perspectives from across the world. As the Ambassador rightly said, we haven’t done enough to promote our soft power, and cultural exchange is the first step in building trust, which is the foundation for diplomacy, education, and business. Every country has something to offer and something to learn, and our students must look beyond the traditional West to emerging opportunities in regions like Eastern Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia. At ISME, we are committed to nurturing globally aware citizens who engage with the world in its entirety not just a few nations, but many,” said
Dr. Nitin Garg, Director, ISME Bengaluru.

The event also facilitated meaningful engagement between students, faculty, and international guests, reinforcing ISME’s commitment to developing global leaders who are culturally aware and diplomatically agile.

About ISME

Founded in 2006 and located in Bengaluru, ISME is a business school that delivers global standards of management education with a strong industry orientation. As part of the NVT Group-a multinational with over 25 years of legacy in quality and innovation-ISME is led by academic and industry veterans and is affiliated to Bangalore and Mysore University.

ISME offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in management, commerce, and computer applications, including its flagship AICTE-approved, NBA-accredited Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), which is recognized as equivalent to an MBA by AIU.

The curriculum is designed with a focus on experiential learning, industry relevance, and academic rigour, supported by faculty from global institutions such as Carnegie Mellon, Purdue, Wharton, and IIMs.