“The diplomatic missions and the civic sector should work together”, said the Executive Director of the Bulgarian school of politics Dr. Irina Alexieva to the newly appointed ambassadors of Bulgaria. She was a lecturer at a mandate preparation`s training organized by the Diplomatic Institute. Ms. Alexieva presented the work of the nongovernmental organizations and discussed different options for collaboration between the civic sector and the embassies. The event was attended by over 20 diplomats.