May I disagree a little? --- Providing support to one's own business representatives in a foreign country is an important activity for embassies -- it is not a distraction, unless of course the business reps seek help on matters that should be handled by themselves, like the detailed work of pushing their business. It can be a fine line. But on major issues, business has a right to expect emb support, in my view. Comment welcome.

Source author: Kishan S Rana kishanrana@gmail.com