Special Representative Hachigian’s Travel to Munich and Barcelona
Special Representative for City and State Diplomacy Ambassador Nina Hachigian will travel to Munich, Germany, February 15-18 and to Barcelona, Spain, February 18-21 to attend the Munich Security Conference and the 2024 United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) Retreat.
At the Munich Security Conference , Ambassador Hachigian will join Mayor Vitali Klitschko of Kyiv, Ukraine, for a panel discussion titled The Role of Subnational Diplomacy in International Security on February 16. She will highlight recent accomplishments of her office, the Subnational Diplomacy Unit, and the importance of strong subnational ties during conflicts like Russia’s war against Ukraine.
In Barcelona, Ambassador Hachigian will deliver remarks at the UCLG Retreat’s opening plenary on February 19. She will discuss the importance of local governments and multilateral action in addressing global threats.
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Official news published at https://www.state.gov/special-representative-hachigians-travel-to-munich-and-barcelona/
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