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SUMMARY:Finland in Focus with Ambassador Kauppi
DESCRIPTION:Since the end of World of War II\, the United States and Finland have enjoyed an enduring partnership and friendship focused on building cultural and economic ties with one another. Throughout the decades\, Finland has contributed to the advancement of technology and research\, promotion of international economic development\, and the defense of human rights and peace. And the U.S. has welcomed Finland’s integration into Western economic and political structures. In 1994\, Finland joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) Partnership for Peace program and was designated a NATO Enhanced Opportunity Partner at the 2014 Wales Summit. \nAmbassador of Finland Kirsti Kauppi will visit Minnesota to speak about the important relationship between our two nations\, the active and close transatlantic dialogue on a wide range of issues\, and the upcoming 100th anniversary of Finland’s independence. \nSince joining Finland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1983\, Ambassador Kauppi has held a successful career in public service including diplomatic posts in Bangkok\, Brussels\, Berlin\, and Vienna. Prior to her current post\, Ambassador Kauppi was Director General for Political Affairs at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Helsinki. In addition to her native Finnish\, Ambassador Kauppi is fluent in English\, Swedish\, German\, and French and is an avid reader of history. \nJoin us\, and the Finnish community in Minnesota\, in welcoming Ambassador Kauppi and hear her talk at our public three-course luncheon. \nWant to use a voucher?\n\nTo register with a voucher\, please call us at 612.625.1662. Two vouchers may be used at one program for a $20 discount. You must bring voucher(s) to the event to redeem.\n\nPresented in partnership with Finn Source.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/finland-focus-ambassador-kauppi/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Club\, 729 2nd Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55402
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SUMMARY:2017 U.S. Foreign Policy Update
DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT. Please call 612.625.1662 to be placed on the waitlist. \nJoin us for the ever-popular annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update with Diplomat in Residence and former career Foreign Service Officer\, Tom Hanson. Tom will explore and explain the latest foreign policy developments\, trends\, and challenges facing the U.S. and next president in the upcoming year\, including nuclear security\, international trade\, and U.S. relations with China and Latin America. This timely and thought-provoking presentation is recommended for anyone interested in international relations. \nTom Hanson’s U.S. Foreign Service postings included East Germany\, France\, Norway\, the Soviet Union\, Sweden\, and the former Soviet Republic of Georgia. Currently\, Tom serves as Diplomat in Residence at the University of Minnesota – Duluth and is a frequent Global Minnesota speaker. He is also a board member of the Oslo Center for Peace and Human Rights\, U.S. Foundation. \nEvent vouchers accepted; Advance registration and pre-payment required.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/2017us-foreign-policy-update/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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