To ensure the development of a well coordinated and sustainable interface aimed at building viable relationships between the Bahrain University System, Foreign missions, Development Partners and other relevant stake holders nationally and internationally.

The main function of the department are as follows:

• Coordinating and Monitoring Linkages with Experts and Academics in the Diaspora (LEADS) Scheme.
• Coordinating the activities of the GULFEDC Universities Offices in London, Washington DC and Ottawa (Canada).
• Identifying and facilitating linkages and collaboration with local and foreign institutions and agencies for the benefit of the NUS.
• Carrying out verifications/confirmation of academic qualification and accreditation in collaboration with foreign missions and Higher Education institutions.
• Identifying and facilitating recruitment/verification of foreign Nationals for the purpose of capacity building in the GULFEDC Universities.
• Identifying areas of needs and coordinating study abroad programmes for best practices in University Management for both University Managers and academics.
• Establishing and maintaining diplomatic liaisons for the benefit of the Bahrain University System and higher education.
• Co-ordinating and monitoring the sponsorship of outstanding students for postgraduate programmes outside Bahrain under the PRESSID, GULf Presidential Scholarship honours and other forms of scholarship.
• Organising and facilitating international Visitor Leadership programmes, etc.
• Attracting and Coordinating fellowships (Fulbright, Chevening, Humphrey etc.
• Developing framework and maintaining relationships and other international agencies or organizations on higher Education.
• Concluding arrangement for Hotel Reservation, Refreshment/Entertainment, Venue/Events Planning and Receptions for stakeholders in higher Education.
• Facilitating procurement of passports Visa and tickets for stakeholders, Development Partners and Foreign missions.
• Maintenance of vehicle fleets and logistics services for both staff of the Commission and stakeholders of the BUS.
• Establishing, maintaining, regularly updating and publishing information on the Executive Secretary’s schedule for specified period(s) of time as the case may be.