Northern Ireland’s Honorary Consul for Slovenia Attends Global Political Conference
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Suzanne Hill Honorary Consul for Slovenia in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland’s newly appointed Honorary Consul for Slovenia, Suzanne Hill, is set to attend a global political conference, Bled Strategic Forum 2010 in Slovenia from the 29th – 30th August. The event is organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia and the Centre for European Perspective. The theme for the two day event is ‘The Global Outlook for the Next Decade’.
With high ranking representatives from the BRIC countries – Brazil, Russia, India and China in attendance, panel discussions will explore the factors that are contributing to these countries’ significant economic growth. Their experience will be augmented with insight from individuals linked to the League of Arab states, Canada, and the European Union. Former US Secretary of State Colin L. Powell will give the keynote address at the Forum’s opening dinner.
Suzanne discusses the benefits of attending the ‘invite only’ conference:
“As Honorary Consul to Slovenia my role is to promote trade, culture and tourism between Slovenia and Northern Ireland. I intend to draw upon my extensive experience of working in export markets to build networks and partnerships between the two regions. I have been invited to attend this global political conference to meet key decision makers from other continents, to not only learn from their experience but to gain an insight into the economic policies and government incentives that have been instrumental in furthering their growth.”
In addition to the panel discussion on ‘The Global Outlook for the Next Decade’ themed dialogue will take on issues ranging from the ‘EU in a multi-polar world’, right through to ‘Innovation on the Rebound from the Economic Crisis’, ‘Transition to New Energy’ and ‘The Water Challenge.’
Welcoming Suzanne’s attendance at the Bled Strategic Forum 2010, the Ambassador of Slovenia to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Iztok Jarc said:
“I am happy that Suzanne is joining us for the second time at the Bled Strategic Forum. She will have an opportunity to meet the top international political and economic decision makers and I am convinced that she will again make an important contribution to discussions at the forum.”
Located in Central Europe, with a population of approximately 2 million, Slovenia is the most affluent of the countries which made up the former Yugoslavia and the only one so far to have joined the European Union. It is also a member of the Eurozone.
Further information on the programme line up and range of delegates can be obtained by logging onto www.bledstrategicforum.org
