Convening

Welcome Reception for the French Ambassador, H.E. Bili and Mrs. Sabine Raczy-Bili

• Diplomatic Engagement
• France
• Diplomatic Corps
• Individuals/Donors
• Private Sector
• Public Sector

On Monday, May 8 th , Meridian hosted a welcome reception for the new Ambassador of France to the U.S., H.E. Laurent Bili, and his wife, Mrs. Sabine Raczy-Bili . The event brought together policymakers, private sector executives, prominent members of the media, and distinguished members of the arts and culture community to welcome the Ambassador to Washington, D.C. We are thrilled to have had the honor of hosting Ambassador Bili and his wife here at Meridian, celebrating the strong relationship between Meridian and our French partners, with whom we share a long and cherished history.

We are so grateful to everyone who attended and made the reception special, and a special thanks to Pernod-Ricard for supplying the champagne and cocktails for this event. Bob Barnett, Alex Marquardt, and Ambassador Stuart Holliday (left to right) Stacia Andrews and Tracy Key (left to right) Ambassador Holliday introduces Ambassador Bili and his wife, Sabine Senator Bill Hagerty chats with Ambassador Laurent Bili and Sabine Raczy-Bili View on the reception Guillaume Cleaud, Aba Kwawu, and Ashley Arias (left to right) Bob Letteney, Ambassador Laurent Bili, Sabine Raczy-Bili, and Tiffany Atwell (left to right) Ambassador Laurent Bili gives his remarks Project summary Welcome Reception for the French Ambassador, H.E.

Bili and Mrs. Sabine Raczy-Bili Number of Attendees: 55 Regions: Europe and Eurasia Countries: France Program Areas: Diplomatic Engagement Partners: Diplomatic Corps , Individuals/Donors , Private Sector , Public Sector .