Embassy Events 2006Ambassador Ashe Visits Mazowieckie and Podlaskie4 October 2006 |
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U.S. Ambassador to Poland Victor Ashe visited the Mazowieckie and Podlaskie regions in eastern Poland on September 29 where he met with local government officials. In Mazowieckie, Ambassador Ashe met with Zbigniew Grzesiak, Mayor of Mińsk Mazowiecki. In Podlaskie, the Ambassador met with Eugeniusz Berezowiec, Mayor of Bielsk Podlaski, and Anatol Ochryciuk, Mayor of Hajnówka. In these meetings, Ambassador Ashe learned of the unique histories of these cities as well as their challenges for the future, including attracting investment and improving transportation infrastructure. The Ambassador also met with Józef Popiel, Director of Białawieza National Park, and discussed ways to improve civic-park partnerships, preservation of green spaces and initiating a sister-park relationship with a park in the United States.
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 Ambassador Ashe with Anatol Ochryciuk, Mayor of Hajnówka and his Deputy Mayor |  Ambassador Ashe with Eugeniusz Berezowiec, Mayor of Bielsk Podlaski, and members of the Mayor’s staff |  Ambassador Ashe tours Bielsk Podlaski with Mayor Eugeniusz Berezowiec and members of the Mayor’s staff |  Ambassador Ashe with Józef Popiel, Director of Białawieza National Park |
 Ambassador Ashe with Zbigniew Grzesiak, Mayor of Mińsk Mazowiecki | |||
