Foreign Minister also announced that some diplomatic missions might be closed but also announced a plan for opening missions in Kazakhstan, Los Angeles, Pakistan, UAE and Venezuela. Construction of the new embassy in Washington and reconstruction of the existing buildings in Paris, Nairobi and Brussels is also planned. In late 2008 it was announced that due to the economic crisis expansion plans will be reviewed.
The Foreign Minister also declared that some diplomatic missions might be closed but simultaneously announced a plan to establish new diplomatic outposts in Kazakhstan, Los Angeles, Pakistan, UAE, and Venezuela. Moreover, there are plans to build a new embassy in Washington and renovate existing facilities in Paris, Nairobi, and Brussels. However, by late 2008, it was decided to reevaluate expansion plans due to the economic crisis.