Riyadh: The General Authority of Foreign Trade, represented by the Shared Services Agency, today concluded its training and development program for overseas delegates. The three-week initiative, hosted at the authority's headquarters in Riyadh, was designed to enhance the performance and efficiency of its representatives stationed in foreign offices and commercial attach©s. This program is expected to positively influence the Kingdom's trade relations and international standing.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the program offered a comprehensive overview of the authority's mandates and operations, delving into areas such as international organizations and agreements, trade remedies, international relations, private-sector affairs, global representation, and the functions of various internal departments.
In partnership with the Prince Saud Al-Faisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies, the program covered essential topics in public relations within diplomatic work, diplomatic and consular law, Saudi economic policy, and foreign aid. Participants were also introduced to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and explored subjects such as goods, tariffs, trade remedies, services, and intellectual-property rights, in collaboration with the WTO.
The authority organized field visits for the delegates to several government entities, including the Ministry of Investment; the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization; the Saudi Export Development Authority; the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority; the Saudi EXIM Bank; and the Federation of Saudi Chambers. These visits aimed to provide insights into the trade practices and international engagement efforts of leading national institutions.