A lecture by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus “Belarus and its Neighbors”
A lecture by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus “Belarus and its Neighbors”
Categories: Lectures and Seminars | Intended for Anyone
2017 Dunton Tower
1125 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON
Contact Information
Aaron Taylor, 613-520-2600 ext 6683, aarontaylor3@carleton.ca
Registration
No registration required.
Cost
Free
About this Event
Host Organization: Institute of European, Russian and Eurasian Studies (EURUS) & Embassy of the Republic of Belarus
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About the lecture
In 2017, Canada will mark the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations with the Republic of Belarus. In anticipation of the anniversary, Oleg Kravchenko will discuss the foreign policy of Belarus toward her neighborhood (including Russia, Ukraine, and EU countries) and outline the growing potential of Belarus-Canada relations.
About the speaker
Oleg Kravchenko is the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus and served as Head of the U.S. and Canada Division on 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.