Department 76 – Communication with the Public

It prepares analyses on professional and political issues for the Minister as a member of the Government and is responsible for creating working conditions for the Minister in the performance of his/her duties in terms of organisation, management and control. It ensures the preparation of relevant documents for the Minister's meetings and keeps records of relevant documentation. It acts as a reference unit for the Minister on technical issues and coordinates the activities of external specialists. It arranges official, working and private visits of domestic and foreign representatives, organises the reception of visits by the Minister and participates in the preparation of documents for these visits. It provides protocol and interpretation services for the needs of the Ministry.

Units

• Unit 7601 - Secretariat and Protocol
• Unit 7602 - Support for the Minister