American Swedish Institute lauds President Obama's historic Sweden visit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 3, 2013
THE AMERICAN SWEDISH INSTITUTE LAUDS PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMAS HISTORIC BILATERAL VISIT TO SWEDEN
MINNEAPOLIS, MN- On the eve of U.S. President Barack Obamas historic bilateral visit to Stockholm, Sweden, President and CEO of the American Swedish Institute (ASI) and Consul General of Sweden Bruce Karstadt, issued the following statement:
President Obamas historic trip to Stockholm is a result of the hard work of the American and Swedish diplomatic corps and the strong bond between the United States and Sweden. Also to be commended is Swedish Prime Minister Reinfeldt for extending an invitation, in the true spirit of Nordic cooperation, to the leadership of Swedens neighbors, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Iceland, to participate in this important visit. This trip highlights to the world the true strength of international cooperation, a commitment to environmental sustainability and sharing of tradition and culturetenets we strive to embody every day through the work of the Consulate General of Sweden and the American Swedish Institute.
ABOUT THE AMERICAN SWEDISH INSTITUTE
The American Swedish Institute (ASI) is a vibrant arts and culture organization and historic home located at 2600 Park Avenue near downtown Minneapolis. ASI attracts more than 65,000 people each year for tours of the landmark 1908 Turnblad Mansion, exhibits, classes and events that connect the community to contemporary Nordic culture and cultural heritage. Founded in 1929 by Swedish immigrant newspaper publisher Swan J. Turnblad, ASI now serves as a gathering place for people to share stories and experiences around universal themes of tradition, migration, craft and the arts, all informed by enduring ties to Sweden. For more information, visit ASImn.org.
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