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F1’s Grand Prix Roars into the Bahrain Embassy in Washington, DC

April 6, 2016 Focus Washington

April 5, 2016: In the second race of the season, the German racer Nico Rosberg took a comfortable win in the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday April 3rd. Meanwhile, his Mercedes team-mate, Lewis Hamilton, climbed […]

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China’s Ambassador to the United States: Why U.S., China should work together

November 10, 2014 Focus Washington

By Cui Tiankai Originally posted on CNN Editor’s note: Cui Tiankai is ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the United States. The views expressed are those of the author. News that U.S. President […]

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Throwback Thursday: Matt J. Lauer on Public Diplomacy

August 21, 2014 Focus Washington

Here is a throwback to ten year’s ago when QorvisMSL’S Matt J. Lauer was executive director of the commission on public diplomacy at the U.S. State Department. He discussed the Bush administration’s report on public diplomacy which […]

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Democracy Fully Entrenched, Republic of Zambia is Ripe for Investment in All Sectors Says Ambassador Palan Mulonda

March 14, 2014 Focus Washington

Republic of Zambia celebrates ‘Golden Jubilee,’ of independence marked by peaceful government transitions, strong opportunities for economic growth and investment, and lack of war and conflict WASHINGTON– March 12, 2014 – “Achievements are many, but […]

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Netherlands Playing Major Role in Advising U.S. on Water Management

December 4, 2013 Focus Washington

Sharing experience is the latest phase in a nearly 400-year-old partnership Experts from the Netherlands have been busy offering advice to federal, state and local governments on how to manage water in the environment, according […]

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Slovakia’s Deputy Prime Minister: U.S. Engagement Critical to Eastern Europe

November 11, 2013 Focus Washington

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic, Miroslav Lajčák recently visited Washington, New York and Boston for meetings with the U.S. administration and the World Bank. He also spoke at […]

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Ambassador of St. Kitts & Nevis on Focus Washington

September 19, 2013 Focus Washington

Ambassador Jacinth Henry-Martin became the Federation’s first appointed female Ambassador to the United States in 2011. Today, she joins Focus Washington’s Chuck Conconi to discuss current events, and the 30th anniversary of the countries’ independence.

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Slovakian Ambassador on U.S. Investment, Eurozone Membership & Joint NATO Missions in Afghanistan

August 26, 2013 Focus Washington

Slovakian Ambassador Peter Kmec has been in Washington for less than a year but has already outlined an “economic agenda where we are trying to promote different sectors of our economy,” which will take advantage […]

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Reforms and New Investment Will Strengthen Jamaican Economy

August 9, 2013 Focus Washington

IMF Facility to Provide Needed Imports and Support Social Safety Net The Jamaican government has launched an ambitious program of economic structural reform aimed at increasing production, employment and foreign investment and ensuring […]

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Ambassador of San Marino on New Laws to Spur Foreign Investment

July 31, 2013 Focus Washington

San Marino Ambassador says laws passed to combat global terrorism and tax evasion will support the growth of foreign investments in the small country. […]

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Greek Ambassador on Strength of U.S.-Greek Relations

July 24, 2013 Focus Washington

U.S.-Greek Relations in One of their Greatest Eras Ever, Greece’s Ambassador Tells Qorvis Focus Washington Prime Minister Samaras aims to advance common agenda for stability and prosperity during August 8 visit. The Greek government’s […]

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Conversations with Nicholas Kralev: The Indian Ambassador to U.S.

July 22, 2013 Focus Washington

On this week’s episode of “Conversations with Nicholas Kralev,” sponsored by Qorvis Communications, the Indian ambassador to Washington, Nirupama Rao, talks about her country’s diplomatic power, its multifaceted relationship with the United States, and […]

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South Sudan’s Ambassador Discusses Challenges Facing the World’s Newest Nation

July 18, 2013 Focus Washington

Sudan Is Trying to Create Instability in South Sudan Khartoum is not fully abiding by September 2012 agreement. South Sudanese Ambassador to the United States Akec Khoc told Qorvis’ Focus Washington that pressure […]

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Ambassador of Trinidad and Tobago on Country’s Success

July 13, 2013 Focus Washington

A strong energy sector and visionary leadership have made Trinidad and Tobago one of the most politically stable and economically successful countries in the Western Hemisphere, Trinidad and Tobago’s ambassador to the United States said […]

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Italian Ambassador discusses the Year of Italian Culture

July 8, 2013 Focus Washington

Italian Ambassador Tells Qorvis Focus Washington: Italy Is Sponsoring More Than 200 Major Events Throughout the U.S. in Year of Italian Culture Italian government projects broad view of culture, encompassing science and technology as well […]

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Ambassador of Lithuania on U.S.-Lithuanian Relationship

June 27, 2013 Focus Washington

Lithuanian Ambassador Zygimantas Pavilionas told Qorvis’ Focus Washington that American freedom inspired generations of his countrymen and particularly sustained the country from 1940 to 1990, when it was part of the Soviet Union. It may […]

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Slovenian Ambassador discusses the European Union

June 24, 2013 Focus Washington

“We have to give up some of our national sovereignty if we want a fiscal union.” Balkan nation quickly became active player in EU, NATO, UN after independence Slovenian Ambassador to the United States Roman […]

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Ambassador of Libya discusses Syrian conflict

June 15, 2013 Focus Washington

The Ambassador of Libya opened up to Chuck Conconi about the state of the Syrian conflict, Gaddafi’s impact on the U.S.-Libyan relationship, and Libya today. Libya‘s ambassador to the United States said the international community […]

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