That's an excellent point, Marília. --- Economic dip training for diplomats needs a practical base. One good method is to include representatives of Commerce Chambers and Industry Associations in the training....And of course also the representatives of the economic ministries. We do that sometimes in India, though the Indian MEA and the Commerce Dept are often not on the same page.....CUTS used to organize training programs for our Commerce Dept officials but MEA's diplomats did not join those programs...Bipul may have more updated information on this.

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