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SUMMARY:Spotlight on Moldova
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. \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 \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 United States of America. \nPreviously\, he was Head of the Directorate for Economic and Sectoral Cooperation with the EU (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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SUMMARY:Get To Know Global Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. New members and potential members are encouraged to attend. \nFor 75 years\, Global Minnesota has forged connections between Minnesota and the world through education in Minnesota schools\, global professional exchanges\, world-class events\, grassroots discussion groups\, international student initiatives\, and corporate roundtables. \nDiscover how the organization connected over 23\,000 participants this past year by joining this open house! You’ll learn about program opportunities\, explore ways to participate\, and discover what membership is all about. \nSnacks\, beverages\, and a door prize will be provided. We hope to see you there! \nRegister Here
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/get-to-know-global-minnesota-8/
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