The Ministry is responsible for the coordination of foreign-policy and other international activities carried out by government bodies, defined within the framework of their competencies. Government bodies cooperate with the Ministry in the carrying out of foreign policy by sending timely reports on the planned and undertaken activities. Government bodies communicate with representatives of other states and international organizations via the Ministry or in cooperation with the Ministry, when this is in accordance with international treaties and the diplomatic practice. Government bodies maintain relations with diplomatic and consular missions via the Ministry.