Since 1969, the Meridian Ball has continued to be one of Washington’s most celebrated events, attended by public officials including Cabinet members, Supreme Court Justices, and members of the U.S. Congress, as well as foreign Ambassadors and representatives from the international business and cultural communities. Traditionally held in October, the evening begins with dinners hosted by foreign Ambassadors at their residences and embassies, as well as a dinner at Meridian’s White-Meyer House. After dinner, all guests convene for dancing, dessert, and lively conversation at Meridian House, an architectural treasure listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Each year the Ball plays a key role in helping Meridian generate awareness of and support for its mission. Proceeds from the Ball support Meridian’s global leadership exchanges, cultural activities, conferences, and seminars.
Meridian International Center is grateful for the generous support and hospitality of:
AZERBAIJAN | His Excellency The Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Mrs. Suleymanov |
BAHRAIN | Her Excellency Houda Nonoo The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain |
BELGIUM | His Excellency The Ambassador of Belgium and Mrs. Mattthysen |
BRAZIL | His Excellency Mauro Vieira The Brazilian Ambassador |
DENMARK | His Excellency Peter Taksøe-Jensen The Ambassador of Denmark and Ms. Gitte Wallin-Pedersen |
EGYPT | His Excellency Mohamed M. Tawfik The Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt |
FINLAND | Her Excellency Ritva Koukku-Ronde The Ambassador of Finland and Dr. Hidde Ronde |
FRANCE | His Excellency François Delattre The Ambassador of France and Mrs. L’Hélias Delattre |
GEORGIA | His Excellency Temur Yakobashvili The Ambassador of Georgia |
HUNGARY | His Excellency György Szapáry The Ambassador of Hungary |
INDIA | Her Excellency Nirupama Rao The Ambassador of India and Mr. Sudhaka Rao |
LIECHTENSTEIN | Her Excellency Claudia Fritsche The Ambassador of the Principality of Liechtenstein |
LUXEMBOURG | His Excellency Jean-Louis Wolzfeld Ambassador of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg |
LIBYA | His Excellency Ali Suleiman Aujali The Ambassador of Libya and Ms. Naima Bseikri |
MEXICO | His Excellency Arturo Sarukhan The Ambassador of Mexico and Mrs. Valencia-Sarukhan |
MONACO | His Excellency The Ambassador of the Principality of Monaco and Mrs. Noghés |
MOROCCO | His Excellency Mohamed Rachad Bouhlal The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco and Ms. Bennani |
NETHERLANDS | His Excellency The Ambassador of the Royal Netherlands and Mrs. Bekink |
SWEDEN | His Excellency The Ambassador of Sweden and Mrs. Hafström |
SWITZERLAND | His Excellency The Ambassador of Switzerland and Mrs. Sager |
TURKEY | His Excellency The Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey and Mrs. Tan |
UKRAINE | His Excellency The Ambassador of Ukraine and Mrs. Motsyk |
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | His Excellency The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates and Mrs. Al-Otaiba |
44th Annual Meridian Ball | October 2012 | |
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Program Areas: | Diplomatic Engagement |
Partners: | Diplomatic Corps, Private Sector |