Ambassador John Bruton to Visit Providence April 4-5.WASHINGTON -- Ambassador John Bruton of the European Commission European Commission, branch of the governing body of the European Union (EU) invested with executive and some legislative powers. Located in Brussels, Belgium, it was founded in 1967 when the three treaty organizations comprising what was then the European Community Delegation to the United States will visit Providence on April 4-5. He will give a lecture on Europe to mark the European Union's 50th anniversary to 800 students at the North Providence High School and address a Joint Session of Rhode Island Rhode Island, island, United States Rhode Island, island, 15 mi (24 km) long and 5 mi (8 km) wide, S R.I., at the entrance to Narragansett Bay. It is the largest island in the state, with steep cliffs and excellent beaches. Legislators ("How Globalization globalization Process by which the experience of everyday life, marked by the diffusion of commodities and ideas, is becoming standardized around the world. Factors that have contributed to globalization include increasingly sophisticated communications and transportation Will Impact the Future of EU-U.S. Economic and Political Relations"). Ambassador Bruton will also have meetings with Mayor David Cicillini, Governor Donald Carcieri and Senator Jack Reed. Topics to be discussed include the transatlantic economy, trade and globalization. He will attend a dinner hosted by Speaker of the State Senate, Bill Murphy, and President of the State Senate, Joseph Montalbano. On the eve On the Eve (Накануне in Russian) is the third novel by famous Russian writer Ivan Turgenev, best known for his short stories and the novel Fathers and Sons. of his visit, Ambassador Bruton said: "The European Union European Union (EU), name given since the ratification (Nov., 1993) of the Treaty of European Union, or Maastricht Treaty, to the European Community and the United States have the world's largest, most profitable, and most integrated economic relationship. Economic ties between the EU and Rhode Island are particularly strong. The EU is the number one source of foreign direct investment dollars flowing into Rhode Island. In 2004, such investments totaled more than $2.5 billion - over three times as much as those from other countries in the world combined." As for Rhode Island exports to Europe, Ambassador Bruton said that "Othe EU accounts for almost $3 billion annually in export and investment dollars earned by Rhode Island, supporting nearly 28,400 jobs within the state." Media Availability Ambassador John Bruton will address a Joint Session of Rhode Island State Legislators, Wednesday April 4, 4 p.m. Ambassador Bruton will be available for interviews following his speech. Location: Rhode Island State House The Rhode Island State House is the capitol of the U.S. state of Rhode Island. Located in the downtown area of the state capital of Providence, the State House is a neoclassical building that houses the Rhode Island General Assembly and the offices of the governor of Rhode Island , 1 Capitol Hill, Providence. For further information and to arrange for an interview, please contact: Kasper Zeuthen at 202-862-9530 or Kevin Gilna at 202-441-3401 |
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