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SUMMARY:Understanding Uzbekistan with Ambassador Sidikov
DESCRIPTION:This event is now AT CAPACITY! Please contact our Events Manager Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org with any questions or to be put on the waitlist.  \nUzbekistan’s location in the heartland of Central Asia can provide unique perspectives for America’s heartland. How does Uzbekistan approach major geopolitical and economic decisions? \nJoin us to hear from the Ambassador of Uzbekistan\, Furkat Sidikov. Ambassador Sidikov will outline Uzbekistan’s recent history\, major investment initiatives\, and foreign policy priorities. \nAbout Ambassador Sidikov:\nAmbassador Furkat Sidikov has served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the United States of America since March 2023. He was born in Tashkent\, the capital of Uzbekistan\, and attended Tashkent Technical State University. As Ambassador\, he has worked to develop strong economic ties between the United States and Uzbekistan and expand trade between the two countries. He previously served as First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan as well as Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan. He also worked as First Secretary and Attaché of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in the United States. He speaks both Russian and English and is married with four children. \nPresented in partnership with the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. \nIf you require an accessibility accommodation\, please contact our Events Manager Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org ahead of the event.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/understanding-uzbekistan-with-ambassador-sidikov/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, Wilkins Room 2nd Floor\, 301 19th Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455
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SUMMARY:Insights on Kosovo with Ambassador Dugolli
DESCRIPTION:This event is AT CAPACITY! Please contact our Events Manager Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org with any questions. \nThe southeast European nation of Kosovo has maintained a close relationship with the United States since its independence in 2008. With rising GDP and tensions in the region\, what are the obstacles and opportunities for Kosovo’s international relations? \nJoin Global Minnesota and the Humphrey School of Public Affairs to hear from the Ambassador of Kosovo to the United States\, Ilir Dugolli. Ambassador Dugolli will explore Kosovo’s journey towards independence\, its prospects for international engagement\, and future opportunities for the U.S.-Kosovo relationship. \nAbout Ambassador Dugolli:\nIlir Dugolli currently serves as Ambassador of Kosovo to the United States. He previously served as Ambassador of Kosovo to Turkey (with concurrent accreditations to Jordan\, Pakistan and Afghanistan)\, Sweden (with concurrent accreditations to Norway\, Finland\, Estonia\, Lithuania\, Latvia\, and Iceland)\, and Belgium (covering also Luxembourg\, the European Union\, and NATO). Following Kosovo’s independence\, he was among the first group of diplomats charged with establishing Kosovo’s diplomatic missions. He was previously affiliated with the Law School of the University of Prishtina as well as a number of civil society initiatives. He has also served as advisor and legal expert to a number of institutions\, including the Team of Unity during negotiations for Kosovo’s final status. \nPresented in partnership with the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. \nIf you require an accessibility accommodation\, please contact our Events Manager Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org ahead of the event.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/insights-on-kosovo-with-ambassador-dugolli/
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