11 ambassadors, 5 advisors of policy makers. the Institut des Finances Basil Fuleihan organized in collaboration with the University of Rome Tor Vergata -Italy, and with the supp and 3 academics participated in this high level training program on Economic Diplomacy organized by the Institut des Finances Basil Fuleihan in collaboration with the University of Rome Tor Vergata -Italy, and with the support of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

The  program aimed at equipping participants with knowledge and skills in economic diplomacy, which contributes to supporting national policies and developing international economic relations, with focus on EU development cooperation.
It was delivered online in English by academics and international experts. 

Two guests speakers contributed to the program:
•    Ms. Alessandra Viezzer, Head of Cooperation at the Delegation of the EU in Lebanon, to tackle the EU economic diplomacy with Lebanon as a neighboring country, on November 18th
•    Dr. Pietro Eynard, First Secretary at the Embassy of Italy in Lebanon, for the lecture on Italian Lebanese development cooperation, on November 27th

The program was launched online with welcome notes by:
• Mr. Ghassan Zeenny, Vice-President, Institut des Finances Basil Fuleihan
• Dr. Gustavo Piga, IMPPM Director, University of Rome Tor Vergata
• Ms. Silvia Tosi, Deputy Ambassador, Embassy of Italy in Lebanon

and closing remarks by Ms. Lamia Moubayed Bissat, President, Institut des Finances Basil Fuleihan