Ambassador Daniel García-Peña visited Atlanta to engage with key stakeholders, explore trade, investment, and community cooperation opportunities between Colombia and Georgia.
For Colombia-based businesses, Georgia offers a dynamic market with growing demand across various sectors, while Georgia-based businesses could benefit from exploring Colombia's expanding economy and diverse trade opportunities in areas such as agriculture, technology, and infrastructure.
Central to the visit was a meeting with executives from Delta Air Lines. Discussions touched upon the potential to expand business opportunities.
A meeting with Chandra Harris, Director of the State Office for Senator Jon Ossoff, highlighted both the strategic importance of Georgia for Colombian businesses seeking to enter the U.S. market and the opportunities for Georgia-based companies to explore emerging markets in Colombia.
The Ambassador also met Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. The focus was creating long-term opportunities for Colombian and Georgia-based businesses to collaborate. Governor Kemp expressed interest in fostering new trade relations that would help both regions capitalize on their strengths—Colombia's growing economy, access to regional markets, and Georgia's robust infrastructure and business-friendly environment.
In addition, Ambassador García-Peña met with Paige Alexander, CEO of The Carter Center, to discuss global partnerships. Ambassador García-Peña also engaged with Atlanta's Colombian diaspora, highlighting the role of the community in strengthening ties and supporting Colombians abroad. This meeting underscored the potential for the Colombian diaspora in Georgia to serve as a bridge for future partnerships, bringing valuable expertise and insight to both countries.
"Georgia offers significant opportunities for business growth, trade, and investment between Colombia and the United States. Colombian businesses bring valuable expertise in agriculture, technology, and manufacturing sectors, which can contribute to Georgia's growing economy. By fostering collaboration, both regions can unlock new avenues for businesses to thrive in today's interconnected global economy." –Ambassador Daniel García-Peña.
Finally, the Ambassador met with Veronica Maldonado, President of the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, to explore how businesses in Georgia's Hispanic community could collaborate with Colombian counterparts. Their discussion highlighted the potential for expanding business networks and improving access to new markets, benefiting Colombian and Georgia-based enterprises.
