Global Atlanta brings business and diplomats together

25 Apr 22 | Chamber News

The largest Belgian business community in the USA can be found in Georgia. SACCUSA President Mr Neil Diamond recently met with Belgium Consul General, Mr Michel Gerebtzoff, during the Global Atlanta event.

The Consul General shared his vision to include Africa in future trade and has expressed the desire to create a Brussels-Atlanta-Kinshasa triangle for economic activity. The chamber will play an active part in the process and by taking hands with partners from Europe and Africa we will contribute to growth.

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