Online meeting with the President of the Commission for Relations with Slovenes Abroad
Spletno srečanje slovenskih društev v ZDA s predsednico Komisije za odnose s Slovenci v zamejstvu in po svetu
The meeting with the President of the Commission was attended by numerous representatives of Slovenian associations, who presented the activities of their organizations and the plans they have for the future. The discussion also focused on how to engage and attract new, younger generations to get involved with the Slovenian community and Slovenian associations in the USA.
The Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to the United States also joined the meeting, commending the initiative and emphasizing the importance of strengthening connections among Slovenian associations across the country. He also emphasized the role of Slovenian honorary consuls in the U.S. and the cooperation with the new Slovenian community in the U.S. - highly educated Slovenians working in leading American companies and prestigious universities - as a key factor in strengthening bilateral relations between Slovenia and the United States.