Opening ceremony of the seminar of the Heads of Diplomatic Missions and Consulates of the Republic of Belarus

11 July 2016

11-07-2016

On July 11-15, 2016 Minsk is hosting a seminar of the heads of diplomatic missions and consulates of the Republic of Belarus «Main directions of activity of Belarusian missions abroad in modern conditions».

On July 11 the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus, Vladimir Makei, took part in the opening of the seminar.

The Foreign Minister of Belarus noted that the summer seminar of heads of Belarusian diplomatic missions became a good tradition of the Foreign ministry. Its format is a unique opportunity to make a comprehensive analysis of current situation and to clarify the problem in specific areas.

V.Makei stressed that in today's situation foreign economic activity issues will be a priority of the seminar. «A lot of attention will be paid to trends in the economy, the problems of exports of goods and services, its diversification, examples and best practices that can and should be equipped», — noted the head of the Foreign Ministry.

The workshop is also expected to discuss the problems of attracting foreign investment, topical issues of foreign policy, the parliamentary election campaign, peculiarities of export of educational, tourism, transport and construction services, and other topics.

During the stay of heads of diplomatic missions in Minsk there will be conducted a number of business meetings with the heads of ministries and departments. Ambassadors will also attend a series of lectures at the Academy of public administration under the aegis of the President of the Republic of Belarus, and will participate in round tables and conduct individual meetings with the directors of exporting enterprises.

Additionally, heads of diplomatic missions are expected to meet with the representatives of the Government of the Republic of Belarus, as well as to visit enterprises of the Ministry of Industry, a number of concerns. Particularly, Mogilev will host a seminar on export activities with the participation of leaders of the Association of Business Cooperation trade services of Belarusian enterprises.