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Ambassador Bruce Bucknell visits Grodno

Ambassador Bruce Bucknell visited Grodno, where he met with the local authorities and representatives of Grodno Free Economic Zone.

• From: British Embassy Minsk
• Published: 30 October 2012

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Ambassador Bruce Bucknell after a meeting with representatives of Grodno Free Econoimc Zone

Ambassador Bruce Bucknell made his first official visit to Grodno on 11 October. He met with the city officials and representatives of Grodno Free Economic Zone, and was introduced to the history and economic potential of the region. He then visited a factory resident in the Free Economic Zone and learned about its work with foreign investors.

During his visit, Ambassador also met with faculty and students of the Economics and Management department of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno.

Published 30 October 2012