an embassy that promotes trade and investment is busy dealing with visitors. Businessmen from home and from the host country come to the embassy for advice. Those who want to sell their products are looking for distribution channels. if they want to buy certain products, they need information about the manufacturers of those products.They also inquire about trade fairs and how to use them. They want to know the legal framework for doing business in either the receiving or the sending country. Sometimes they seek help in establishing business contacts. If they want to invest in the host country they may seek information about the country's political and economic conditions and stability. Sometimes businessmen from home ask for support in a business deal.
In some countries, it is important to observe the communication, transportation, maritime, and energy policies. To ensure that this task is done thoroughly, experts may be attached to an embassy.