Slovenian delegation attending the 2024 NATO Summit
The American-Slovenian Club was honored to represent the Slovenian community at a reception hosted by Ambassador Iztok Mirošič in Washington D.C. The event celebrated the Slovenian delegation attending the 2024 NATO Summit, marking 75 years of the Alliance and the 20th anniversary of Slovenia's NATO membership. The reception brought together members of the Slovenian-American community, as well as representatives from business and science sectors, to meet with the Slovenian government delegation.
The event was attended by the head of the delegation, Prime Minister Dr. Robert Golob, alongside Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon and Minister of Defence Marjan Šarec. Ambassador Mirošič emphasized the strong relations between Slovenia and the United States, highlighting the vital role of the Slovenian community in fostering collaboration between the two nations.
In his remarks, Prime Minister Dr. Robert Golob reflected on the significance of the 75th anniversary of NATO and Slovenia's 20 years of membership in the Alliance. He underscored the importance of Slovenian-American friendship, noting that both countries share a commitment to prosperity and democracy worldwide. The Prime Minister also provided an overview of Slovenia's positive economic trends and expressed gratitude to those preserving Slovenian culture and identity in the United States, which further strengthens the bonds between the two nations.
During the cultural program, Rok Tkavc, a Slovenian residing in the USA, recited Simon Gregorčič's poem Soči in both Slovenian and English.
Ameriško-slovenski klub je imel čast, da je zastopal slovensko skupnost na sprejemu, ki ga je v Washingtonu D.C. gostil veleposlanik Iztok Mirošič. Dogodek je obeležil slovensko delegacijo na vrhu NATA 2024, ki je zaznamoval 75 let Zavezništva in 20. obletnico članstva Slovenije v Natu. Sprejema so se udeležili člani slovensko-ameriške skupnosti ter predstavniki iz poslovnega in znanstvenega sektorja, da bi se srečali s slovensko vladno delegacijo.
Dogodka so se udeležili vodja delegacije, predsednik vlade dr. Robert Golob, podpredsednica vlade in ministrica za zunanje in evropske zadeve Tanja Fajon ter minister za obrambo Marjan Šarec. Veleposlanik Mirošič je poudaril močne odnose med Slovenijo in Združenimi državami ter izpostavil ključno vlogo slovenske skupnosti pri spodbujanju sodelovanja med državama.
V svojem nagovoru je predsednik vlade dr. Robert Golob razmišljal o pomenu 75. obletnice Nata in 20 let članstva Slovenije v Zavezništvu. Poudaril je pomembnost slovensko-ameriškega prijateljstva ter izpostavil, da obe državi delita zavezanost blaginji in demokraciji po vsem svetu. Predsednik vlade je prav tako podal pregled pozitivnih gospodarskih trendov v Sloveniji ter se zahvalil vsem, ki ohranjajo slovensko kulturo in identiteto v Združenih državah, kar dodatno krepi vezi med narodoma.
V okviru kulturnega programa je Rok Tkavc, Slovenec, ki živi v ZDA, recitiral pesem Simona Gregorčiča Soči v slovenskem in angleškem jeziku.
