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SUMMARY:Spotlight on Moldova
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. NEW VENUE: This event has been moved to the Germanic-American Institute at 301 Summit Avenue in Saint Paul.  \nThe U.S. is home to approximately 150\,00 Moldovans and has a consequential relationship with the country as it deepens its integration into global markets\, reinforces its support for Ukraine\, and advances its candidacy for membership in the European Union. Amid evolving domestic and regional political dynamics\, Moldova is a focus of growing importance for European stability. \nJoin us for an engaging coffee and conversation on the touchpoints between Moldova and Minnesota featuring Anton Lungu\, the Consul General of Moldova to Chicago. \nGlobal Minnesota members receive discounted admission. Members are welcome to bring a guest at the member rate.  \nNot yet a member? Check out the many benefits of membership and join today. \nRegister Here \nPlease contact Addy Cross at across@globalminnesota.org for questions or accessibility accommodations. \nSpeaker: Consul General Anton Lungu\nAnton Lungu is a career diplomat of the Republic of Moldova with 17 years of experience in the diplomatic service. He currently holds the diplomatic rank of Minister-Counselor. Between August 2023 and April 2025\, he served as Minister-Counselor\, Deputy Head of the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova to the U. S. \nPreviously\, he was the Director of European Union affairs (2021–2023)\, Counselor at the Mission of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union (2018–2021)\, and held various positions within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration\, as well as at the Embassies of the Republic of Moldova in Ukraine and the EU\, beginning in 2008. \nHe holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Economic Relations from the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova\, Francophone branch (2008)\, and two Master’s degrees: one in Business Administration from ASEM (2010)\, and another in International and Institutional Law from ULIM (2017). He was a merit scholarship recipient of the “Paul Braun” program in 2007–2008. \nHe is fluent in Romanian\, English\, French\, and Russian\, and has a basic knowledge of German. In 2018\, he was awarded the Diploma of Merit\, Second Class\, by the Government of the Republic of Moldova.
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LOCATION:Germanic-American Institute\, 301 Summit Ave\, Saint Paul\, 55102
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