Embassy Washington
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The Josephine Valencic Scholarship for Voice is intended to encourage the study of vocal music among young people of Slovenian heritage. The fund covers part of the cost of studying at the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM).
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On February 25, 2026, Ambassador Mirošič hosted the Chair of the United States Commission for the Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America - America250, Rosie Rios, at the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Washington, D.C., with whom he signed a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation between Slovenia and the United States in support of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States and 35 years of Slovenia's independence.
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon met with Sunita Lyn Williams, a former NASA astronaut of Slovenian descent who is currently visiting Slovenia, at the Center Noordung in Vitanje. “The visit of one of America’s most successful female astronauts to Slovenia will undoubtedly inspire many young people, researchers and anyone who believes in the power of knowledge,” emphasised the Minister.
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Ambassador Mirošič met with the leadership of the Smithsonian Institution, Meridian Int. Center and National Geographic
Ambassador Iztok Mirošič met with the Director of the Office of Global Affairs at the Smithsonian Institution, Aviva Rosenthal, and with the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Meridian International Center and member of the National Geographic Board, Deborah Lehr in in Washington, DC.
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Ambassador Mirošič at the Transatlantic Gas Security Summit in Washington, D.C.
On February 24, 2026, Ambassador Iztok Mirošič attended the Transatlantic Gas Security Summit in Washington, D.C., on behalf of the Minister of Environment, Climate and Energy Bojan Kumer. The event was hosted by the Chair of the White House National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC), Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, and the Deputy Chairman, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright.
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Ambassador Iztok Mirošič at the State of the Union Address in Washington, D.C.
Ambassador Iztok Mirošič attended the State of the Union address by US President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., on February 24, 2026.
Events
In-person Slovenian language course at the Embassy of Slovenia
The Embassy of Slovenia is pleased to offer a two-part Survival Slovenian language course this May, led by dr. Luka Zibelnik from the Center for Slovenian Studies.
