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Marks & Sokolov Hosts Russian Ambassador to USA in Philadelphia

by | Nov 7, 2013 | M&S Updates, Uncategorized

His Excellency Sergey I. Kislyak to speak at the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia in October.
Philadelphia, PA, October 2011: International law firm Marks & Sokolov and The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia are pleased to host Russian Ambassador to the USA, His Excellency Sergey I. Kislyak, to deliver a talk on October 19th 2011 at 6pm in Philadelphia. With presidential elections in both Russia and the USA in 2012, Ambassador Sergey Kislyak’s insights come at an important time.
The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia is one of the top speaking forums in the United States. Almost every American President from Lyndon Johnson to George W. Bush has appeared. In recent years, the Presidents of Mexico and Pakistan have also spoken. This year, the Council has hosted talks from the Ambassadors of Ireland, Monaco, Iraq, and Germany.
At his talk on October 19th, the Russian Ambassador is likely to discuss the significance of strong bilateral relations between Russia and the United States on policy areas such as international terrorism, arms control and nuclear non-proliferation, dealing with Iran’s nuclear program, global energy security, and boosting economic ties at a time of global financial instability.
Membership of the Council includes a dynamic mix of business and community leaders, educators and students.
Marks & Sokolov law firm is pleased to be coordinating this important visit. With law offices in Philadelphia and Moscow, the firm facilitates business between the USA, Russia and the CIS with detailed operating knowledge of law and litigation in these countries.
The event is open to the public. Reservations are required at www.wacphila.org or 215-561-4700. It will be held at the Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel Philadelphia, 220 South 17th St., Philadelphia.

His Excellency Sergey I. Kislyak to speak at the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia in October.
Philadelphia, PA, October 2011: International law firm Marks & Sokolov and The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia are pleased to host Russian Ambassador to the USA, His Excellency Sergey I. Kislyak, to deliver a talk on October 19th 2011 at 6pm in Philadelphia. With presidential elections in both Russia and the USA in 2012, Ambassador Sergey Kislyak’s insights come at an important time.
The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia is one of the top speaking forums in the United States. Almost every American President from Lyndon Johnson to George W. Bush has appeared. In recent years, the Presidents of Mexico and Pakistan have also spoken. This year, the Council has hosted talks from the Ambassadors of Ireland, Monaco, Iraq, and Germany.
At his talk on October 19th, the Russian Ambassador is likely to discuss the significance of strong bilateral relations between Russia and the United States on policy areas such as international terrorism, arms control and nuclear non-proliferation, dealing with Iran’s nuclear program, global energy security, and boosting economic ties at a time of global financial instability.
Membership of the Council includes a dynamic mix of business and community leaders, educators and students.
Marks & Sokolov law firm is pleased to be coordinating this important visit. With law offices in Philadelphia and Moscow, the firm facilitates business between the USA, Russia and the CIS with detailed operating knowledge of law and litigation in these countries.
The event is open to the public. Reservations are required at www.wacphila.org or 215-561-4700. It will be held at the Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel Philadelphia, 220 South 17th St., Philadelphia.