340 delegates to attend Belarus diaspora congress in Minsk

Around 340 delegates and over 40 guests from 20 countries of the world are expected to take part in the 5th Congress of the Belarusians of the World on July 18 at the Minsk-based International Education Center. Five Belarus ministries -- foreign affairs, information, culture, education and economy -- have agreed to send their representatives to the congress.  The topic of the congress is: "The National Identity of Belarusians in Contemporary World: The Problems of Protection and Development", reports Belapan.