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Public Lecture: “Belarus and its Neighbours” with Mr. Oleg Kravchenko, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
February 13, 2017 at 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
| Location: | Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Lounge, Room 2017, 20th Floor Dunton Tower |
| Cost: | Free |
The Institute of European, Russian and Eurasian Studies (EURUS), Centre for Governance and Public Managment (CGPM) and the Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in Canada are very pleased to co-host a public lecture, “Belarus and its Neighbours” with Mr. Oleg Kravchenko, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus.
About the Lecture: In 2017, Canada will mark the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations with the Republic of Belarus. In anticipation of the anniversary, the speaker will discuss the foreign policy of Belarus towards her neighborhood (including Russia, Ukraine and EU countries) and outline the growing potential of Belarus-Canada relations.
About the Speaker: Mr. Oleg Kravchenko is Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus and has served as Head of the U.S. and Canada Division in the Americas Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. From 2008-2014, he served as Chargé d’Affaires of the Republic of Belarus in the United States.
This lecture is open to the public and no registration is required to attend.