US Ambassador Visits American Slovenians in Cleveland
US Ambassador to Slovenia Yousif Ghafari paid a visit on Tuesday to American Slovenians in Cleveland, one of the biggest Slovenian communities outside of Slovenia. Ghafari met around 45 of the most visible representatives of the community at a restaurant serving Slovenia delicacies.
In a meeting at the Sterle Country House restaurant, Ghafari described his experience of Slovenia so far, which he said was positive. He particularly praised Slovenia's progress in politics, economy and culture.
Ghafari admitted during his Senate hearing in April that he knew little about Slovenia, but members of the Slovenian community in Cleveland established at the meeting that the ambassador had learnt many things since taking up office in late May.
At the same hearing Ghafari promised to Republican Senator of Slovenian descent George Voinovich that he would visit the Slovenian community in Cleveland. He fulfilled that promise on Tuesday.
As part of his visit, Ghafari also stopped by Cleveland State University, which had recently launched a centre for Slovenian studies.
He also toured the new Slovenian Museum and an archive in the Slovenian National Centre. Before returning to Slovenia, the ambassador also met representatives of the Cleveland Slovenian Business and Professional Association.
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