Category: Consular Conversations

Recap: Brazil’s Tariff Concerns, Investment Progress Outlined at Consular Conversations Luncheon

A packed house at the Commerce Club heard a wide-ranging Consular Conversation presented by Miller & Martin and organized by Global Atlanta.

Consular Conversations: Brazil November 13, 2025The Commerce Club A trained lawyer from Sao Paulo, ascending to the heights of Brazilian diplomacy was not on Ambassador Pompeu Andreucci Neto‘s career roadmap.… Continue reading Recap: Brazil’s Tariff Concerns, Investment Progress Outlined at Consular Conversations Luncheon

Consul General in Gwinnett: In ‘Uncertain Times’ for U.S. Trade, Canada Invests in Resiliency

Rosaline Kwan was interviewed during the latest Consular Conversations OTP luncheon by Global Atlanta Managing Editor Trevor Williams.

Canada remains dedicated to its now-testy relationship with its southern neighbor, but resiliency amid a Trump tariff assault is requiring more investment at home and further diversification of export markets,… Continue reading Consul General in Gwinnett: In ‘Uncertain Times’ for U.S. Trade, Canada Invests in Resiliency

Event Recap: Dominican Republic Diplomat Eyes Trade Beyond Tourism

Consul General Rosa Yanina Torres Tavares, second from right, addressed an audience at the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce. Miguel Santana, second from left, outlined how the country is supporing U.S. companies seeking partners in the Caribbean country. Also pictured: Nick Masino, president and CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, far right.

Consular Conversations OTP: Dominican Republic July 30, 2025Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce The Dominican Republic’s consulate general for the Southeast U.S. is based in New Orleans, a vestige of the days… Continue reading Event Recap: Dominican Republic Diplomat Eyes Trade Beyond Tourism

Event Recap: Consul General Reflects on Belgian Innovation, European Security Ties With U.S.

Belgian Consul General Katherine Raeymaekers is interviewed by Global Atlanta's Trevor Williams.

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… Continue reading Event Recap: Consul General Reflects on Belgian Innovation, European Security Ties With U.S.

Event Recap: Germany’s Consul General on Elections, Energy, Electric Vehicles and Collaboration With the New U.S. Government

Facing its second year of economic decline, and with its premier automakers struggling with high costs, reduced demand in foreign markets and uncertainty around energy sources, Germany is in a precarious position as it approaches snap elections this month. German Consul General Melanie Moltmann sees reasons for optimism in a moment of reform.

Consul General: Japan Committed to Global Order During Time of Turmoil 

Consul General Mio Maeda was interviewed by Global Atlanta during a Consular Conversation the news publication organized at The Carter Center.

While facing runaway uncertainty in the global economy, Japan is continuing to pin its future on the rules-based order that has led to global prosperity through open trade, the country’s… Continue reading Consul General: Japan Committed to Global Order During Time of Turmoil 

Consul General: Princess-Led Trade Mission Could Presage ‘Second Wave’ of Belgian Investment

Belgian Consul General Michel Gerebtzoff, right, spoke during a Global Atlanta Consular Conversation at Miller & Martin PLLC's office in Midtown Atlanta, represented here by Ryan Kurtz, left.

When 150 Belgian companies descend on Atlanta next month, they’ll be seeing a part of the country that doesn’t come up on the radar for most.   But what they may… Continue reading Consul General: Princess-Led Trade Mission Could Presage ‘Second Wave’ of Belgian Investment

Consul General: In a Time of Strained Supply Chains, Japan Remains Focused on Global Growth

Global Atlanta's Trevor Williams interviews Consul General Kazuyuki Takeuchi at the Carter Center.

Japan’s economy is not unfamiliar with crises. Just over a decade ago, the country faced an unprecedented disruption when the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami not only killed more than 15,000… Continue reading Consul General: In a Time of Strained Supply Chains, Japan Remains Focused on Global Growth

British Consul General: Sports, Global Health and Tech Underpin Growing U.K. Relationship With Southeast U.S. 

British Consul General Andrew Staunton joined Global Atlanta and Miller & Martin for a Consular Conversation Dec. 1.

British Consul General Andrew Staunton spent most of October back home visiting family in the United Kingdom he hadn’t seen in two years due to COVID-related travel bans.   But the… Continue reading British Consul General: Sports, Global Health and Tech Underpin Growing U.K. Relationship With Southeast U.S.