A reception was held on board, hosted by the Ambassador of the United States of America to Slovenia, Jamie L. Harpootlian. It was attended on behalf of the Port of Koper by the President of the Management Board, Boštjan Napast.
The cruiser arrived in the Port of Koper after completing an international military exercise under the auspices of NATO. The battleship is in the Port Koper on a scheduled port visit. According to the US Embassy in Slovenia, the ship’s visit reflects America’s commitment to its regional allies and complements cooperation among NATO members.
