Ambassadorial Roundtables

Schedule

Friday, April 8

7:00 pm "Central Asia: Challenges and Future Prospects," UC Theater

Speakers: Ambassador Khamrokhon Zaripov of Tajikistan

Ambassador Baktybek Abdrisaev of Kyrgyzstan

John Fox, Director of Caucasus and Central Asian Affairs in the Bureau of Europe and Eurasian Affairs in the U.S. Department of State

Chair and Moderator: Ambassador Mark Johnson, the founder and Director of Montana World Affairs Council

The roundtable discussion will focus on the various political, social, economic, and environmental issues confronting the countries of Central Asia, as well as the emerging ties between these countries and China, Russia, Afghanistan, Iran, and Turkey.

Saturday, April 9

10:00 am - 12:00 pm "United States, Montana, and Central Asia: The Prospects for Economic and Trade Cooperation," UC North Ballroom

Speakers: Ambassador Khamrokhon Zaripov of Tajikistan, Central Asia

Ambassador Baktybek Abdrisaev of Kyrgyzstan

John Fox, Director of Caucasus and Central Asian Affairs in the Bureau of Europe and Eurasian Affairs in the U.S. Department of State

Chair and Moderator: U.S. Senator Conrad Burns of Montana

The second ambassadorial roundtable will focus on the potential economic, commercial, and educational ties between the state of Montana and the countries of the Silk Road region.

Both events are free and open to the public.