ASA Meeting and October talk with Lars Tindre

6701 Wisconsin Avenue,Chevy Chase MD 20815

18 October, 2021

Description

The Swedish Diplomat Mr. Tindre will talk about Swedish Public Diplomacy in the United States and key Priorities for the Swedish Embassy. Please note: Due to Covid-19 we are restricting the in-person gathering in the hall to 20 people. The first guests to sign up are admitted. After that, attendance is available virtually after the first 20 people have signed up. Once you register for this free event you will be receiving a confirmation. If it is over 25 attendees you will get a login link to your email. No food or drink will be served. This is a free event. Location: St John's Episcopal Church Parish hall is located near the parking lot. Parking is free along the side of the church off Wisconsin Avenue. The American Scandinavian Association ASA is honored to host Mr. Lars-Erik Tindre, Head of the Section for Public Diplomacy, Culture, and Communication at the Swedish Embassy, Washington, D.C. Mr. Tindre will address the topic "Swedish Public Diplomacy in the United States: Key Priorities for the Swedish Embassy." He will also reflect on areas where Sweden and the Swedes differ from other countries. Mr. Tindre joined the Swedish foreign service in 2001 and was posted in Hungary as Deputy Chief of Mission and in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Prior to his posting in D.C., Mr. Tindre served as Marshal of the Court, Head of His Majesty the King of Sweden's household, responsible for the King's official duties. His responsibilities also included planning official programs for their Royal Highnesses Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia.