Join us tomorrow for a #documentary screening & conversation w/ filmmaker Carlos Gonzalez Garcia on U.S.- #Mexico cultural diplomacy, presented in partnership w/ Cronkite School & Consulmex Phoenix: April 22, 5:30pm at Park Central’s Goldwater Conference Center: app.glueup.com/event/106580

Save your spot for our April 25 virtual Author Series program with Dr. Jeffrey A. Friedman on his latest book, “The Commander-in-Chief Test” – a timely discussion on the effect of presidential politics on U.S. foreign policy. April 25 at 12-1pm MST: app.glueup.com/event/author-s….

Amb. Ambassador Chantale Wong, U.S. Director of Asian Development Bank, has had a long & distinguished career in public service & is the first openly lesbian Senate-confirmed ambassador in U.S. history. PCFR will host Amb. Wong 4/26 for a talk on U.S.- #Asia relations at FOUND:RE PHX: app.glueup.com/event/opportun….

Looking forward to hosting Ambassador Ambassador Chantale Wong of Asian Development Bank and discuss opportunities for Arizona companies. Simer S. Mayo will moderate the conversation. Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations

We're honored to host Ambassador Ambassador Chantale Wong for a talk on U.S.-Asia relations next week! Details here: app.glueup.com/event/opportun…

Thank you AZ State Rep. Justin Wilmeth for all of your support of Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations and work to make Arizona global.

Join PCFR for a lunch program with Ambassador Chantale Wong, U.S. Director of Asian Development Bank, on U.S.-Asia political & economic opportunities.

April 26, 2024 | 12pm - 1:30pm
FOUND:RE PHX Hotel, Phoenix
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#Asia #USAsiaRelations #pcfr @ChantaleW

Recently, Governor Katie Hobbs delivered her annual International State of the State address. Some of the highlights include:

✅ Record exports - $28.79 billion
✅ Exponential growth in FDI
✅ Over 81,000 jobs creating in 2023

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Join us today at Noon MST for an insightful virtual discussion with Dr. Dr. Liana Fix, an authority on European foreign and security policies and Fellow for Europe at Council on Foreign Relations, as she shares Western Europe's perspective on NATO and the war in #Ukraine . RSVP: app.glueup.com/event/beyond-b….

'Phoenix is at the epicenter of so many global trends & PCFR is a chance for us to come together & have a real conversation about [our] role in the global business & diplomatic community.' - Mayor Kate Gallego
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7 - I made sure to come a bit ahead of this field trip to explore the fascinating history and nature of #Tucson . Will keep great memories of this mission in #Arizona ♥️ 🌵🏇 !

6 - Great exchange in Arizona State University on the #ChipsAct and the development of the #semicon industry in Arizona, where 🇧🇪 imec was mentioned. President Michael Crow explained the impressive development of his university. We broke out after in groups for great discussions with students.

5 - With Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, we had a very timely discussion on the organisation of the election process since 2016 as well as on socio-economic topics. With CPLC, we delved into the challenge of convincing young Latinos to vote.

4 - David Cook & AZ State Rep. Justin Wilmeth hosted us for a very interesting discussion with representatives of the international trade committee, which highlighted the trade imports & exports and foreign direct investments to and from #Arizona

4 - Mayor Kate Gallego explained how she convinced TSMC to consider major investment in Phoenix. This impressive boom comes with energy and water management challenges for the city. To be turned into opportunities, as explained by City of Phoenix, AZ ,Greater Phoenix Economic Council, AZ corporate COM.

3 - At the border, we had a very interesting exchange with the board of Greater Nogales Santa Cruz County Port Authority and Mayor Maldonado on the dynamics of a border crossing point, understanding better the importance of trade and tourism and the challenges to keep it safe and growing.

2 - As representative of our 🇪🇺🇧🇪Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU 2024, I had the opportunity to highlight our priorities, in particular those resonating with #Arizona . Took the occasion as well to talk about the most famous cow-boy in 🇧🇪: LuckyLuke. I will let you guess which topic was the most popular 🤠

🌵1 - My takeaways from the 🇪🇺 Deputy Ambassadors' field trip organized in #Phoenix and in #Nogales with the great support of Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations and Tina Waddington.

Our April Author Series program will feature Dr. Jeffrey A. Friedman discussing his book “The Commander-in-Chief Test”. Don’t miss this timely talk on the effect of presidential politics on U.S. #foreignpolicy . Apr. 25 | 12-1pm MST | Virtual Program
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