Ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland H.E. Mr Andrew Garth spoke at the University of Economics in Bratislava on Tuesday, 5 March 2019 at Diplomacy in Practice lecture series. Ambassador Garth presented to Slovak and international students various different aspects of the work of a diplomat sharing with them his knowledge of the world of diplomacy. Ambassador Garth stressed the importance of communication in diplomatic practice not only in negotiations but also in contact with different cultures.

The new ambassador of Estonia to Slovakia, residing in Vienna, H.E. Toomas Kukk visited the University of Economics in Bratislava on 26 February 2019. On behalf of rector, the ambassador was welcomed by Mr Boris Mattoš, vice-rector for international relations and Ms Jana Péliová, vice-rector for management of academic projects. Mr Pavol Ochotnický, head of Department of Finance at the Faculty of National Economy, Mr Peter Pochaba, honorary consul of Estonia and Mr Ott Laido, councillor of the Estonian embassy were also present at the meeting.

On 5 March 2019 a meeting with Tianjin University took place. Tianjin University (TJU) is the first modern higher education institution in China and ranks among major Chinese universities.

Ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of France to the Slovak Republic, H.E. Christoph Léonzi presented to students the most recent political and economic situation in France. His lecture took place on 26 February 2019 as a part of Diplomacy in Practice lecture series.