The Division of Guidance for Central Documents and Archives of the State Records and Archives Department is responsible for assisting the Director General in achieving unified administration of archival work in central agencies and national archive centres. To this end its activities include: preparing long- and short-term plans; co-ordinating its activities with those of the Division of Guidance for Local Documents and Archives with a view to submitting legislative documents on archival work to the state and professional guidelines, regulations and procedures relating to archival work to the Director General; advising central agencies on the implementation of policies and regulations, the application of new technologies and the encouragement of scientific work relating to archives and records management; providing professional instructions for national archive centres; assisting the Director General in processing requests made by foreigners for use of the National Archives; and co-ordinating with relevant units to implement plans for international co-operation and training of archivists in central agencies.