Peter Burian, the Slovak Republic ambassador to the United States, visited Lincoln April 3-4 to promote commercial and other ties between his country and Nebraska. Secretary Gale hosted a luncheon on April 4 for Burian. Gale (left) is pictured presenting gifts to Burian.

Diane Gonzales, representing the Lincoln mayor’s office, presents gifts to Ambassador Peter Burian.

Ambassador Peter Burian tells the luncheon audience about Slovakia’s rapid transformation since becoming an independent nation in 1993