Thirty-one heads of missions held a series of meetings with representatives of central and local government. The diplomats discussed Polish agriculture and its export potential with Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Stefan Krajewski. They also met with Governor of the Podlaskie Province Jacek Brzozowski and Mayor of Białystok Tadeusz Truskolaski, as well as Marshal of the Podlaskie Province Łukasz Prokorym.

The visit also provided an opportunity to discuss security issues and the specific nature of state border protection with Commander of the Podlasie Division of the Polish Border Guard, Brigadier-General of the Border Guard Sławomir Klekotka and border guard officers from the Podlasie Division.

The heads of missions visited the Epi-Centre of Science, which showcased more than a dozen innovative companies from the Białystok Functional Area and their products, exported to markets around the world.

While in Kruszyniany, the heads of missions explored the region’s cultural heritage by visiting the Polish Tatar Centre of Education and Muslim Culture, a historic mosque, and mizar, a traditional Muslim cemetery. They also travelled to Supraśl, where they toured the Icon Museum and the Museum of Printing and Papermaking.

The visit was part of a series of public and economic diplomacy initiatives, aimed at promoting Poland’s regions. The event was organised in cooperation with the Podlaskie Province Governor’s Office, the Podlaskie Province Marshal’s Office, and the Białystok City Hall.