I arrived in Israel on June 6 scheduled to return on June 14. After Israel attacked Iran, all flights in and out of Israel were canceled with flights en route asked to return to their origin.
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Israel’s Consul General Praised for Grit, Grace in Face of Unprecedented Challenges
Over six years in Atlanta, supporters say Israeli Consul General Anat Sultan-Dadon has exhibited a rare blend of down-to-earth charm and hard-nosed truth-telling.
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Consular Conversation: With India-U.S. Trade Deal on Horizon, Southeast Set to Play Key Role
With U.S. officials in India this week for talks, the two sides are closing in on a trade deal they believe would help them make progress toward the shared goal of more than doubling bilateral commerce to $500 billion.
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Six Months In, Brazil’s Consul General Impressed by Depth of Investment Ties With Georgia
After six months into his role as Brazilian consul general in Atlanta, Pompeu Andreucci Neto has been impressed with one surprising aspect of his new home: how deep its economic ties with his country run.
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Georgia’s David Perdue Arrives in China as U.S. Ambassador Days After Trade War Pause
Former U.S. Sen. David Perdue of Georgia arrived Thursday in China as President Trump’s new ambassador, taking up the post days after the two sides reached a 90-day pause in their trade war after talks in Geneva.
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Consular Conversation: ‘Team Ireland’ in Atlanta Makes Case for Deeper Economic Partnership Amid Tariff Hikes
When Irish Consul General Frank Groome earned his Ph.D. in diplomatic history, he didn’t know just how well it would set him up for the future across the pond in Atlanta.
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City’s International Affairs Office Hosted Delegations Representing 98 Countries in 2024
The City of Atlanta hosted delegations from nearly 100 countries in 2024, including the royal couple from the Netherlands and the president of Kenya, among many other dignitaries and diplomats.
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Georgia’s David Perdue Outlines Views on China Challenge in Ambassadorial Hearing
Reciprocity in trade is just the starting point in rebalancing U.S. ties with China, Georgia’s former U.S. Sen. David Perdue said in a nomination hearing to become President Trump’s ambassador […]
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Event Recap: Consul General Reflects on Belgian Innovation, European Security Ties With U.S.
Consular Conversations: Belgium March 12, 2025Miller & Martin Belgians blend in, says Consul General Katherine Raeymaekers. And while it’s good as an expat to make friends and integrate with your […]
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Belgian Consul General: Trade Uncertainty Could Delay Investments
Sustained tariff turmoil could eventually delay investments from Belgium, a longstanding partner with Georgia that has intensified its focus on the state in recent years, the country’s consul general told Global Atlanta in March.