Director of Middle East and Central Asia Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs This “ambassador” meeting held a very special treat for CDA members as it was a wonderful reunion with Enrique. Prior to being called to service in Mexico City, Enrique had been Deputy Consul from México to Tucson and a wonderful friend to our Read more about Enrique Alfonso Gómez Montiel[…]
5 Ukrainian transplant surgeons came to Tucson on an Open World program to meet other transplant surgeons. Due to the amazing assistance of Dr. Elizabeth Butler from Banner Medical these visitors were offered the opportunity to meet with a number of transplant surgeons and others to share ideas and knowledge. Due to Dr. Butler’s they Read more about Ukrainian Transplant Surgeons[…]
In December 2022 the Director of the International Visitor Leadership Program with the Education and Cultural Affairs Division of the Department of State visited Global Ties Arizona and Citizen Diplomacy Alliance. The visit was filled with appointments and a reception at the Mexican Consulate where 3 Consul Generals welcomed Director Grimes to Southern Arizona. Members Read more about Director Anne Grimes Visits Phoenix and Tucson[…]
We are so fortunate to have the Mexican Consulate once again provide us the gallery for our annual meeting. The date is April 15, 2023 at 2 p.m. Please mark your calendar. This year’s Key Note Speaker will be District Chairman of the Tohono O’odham District 11, Austin Nunez. Chairman Nunez has been extremely involved Read more about 2023 Annual Meeting[…]
The group from Moldova was here on corruption, actually Customs and Border Patrol Customs, but since the CBP was “unable to accommodate them at this time” we arranged for them to meet with a number of different agencies and people to discuss corruption. Here they are visiting with a current Tucson Police officer and former Read more about Moldova[…]
We were busy with visitors this year, fortunately! After COVID shutting down the IVLP program for two years it got busy trying to play catch up. Between the Open World program (the one where the visitors stay in homes rather than a hotel) and the IVLP (the International Visitor Leadership program) where they stay in Read more about What a Year![…]
Consul General Biedebach discussed the new consulate construction, water issues, trade relations with the US and Mexico and the availability of consulate staff to assist US citizens in Mexico. She also discussed programs the consulate is funding to assist young Mexican citizens in business. She is an excellent speaker willing to answer questions, share knowledge Read more about Nogales Santa Cruz Chamber Government Affairs Meeting with Consul General Laura Biedebach[…]
The group from Thailand has arrived and begun their program Here is a picture of the interpreters and two of the visitors. Executive Director, Pat Watson, met them at the hotel upon arrival. The group is here for “Sharing US Best Practices in development and Partnership in Region” They will meet with water experts. the Read more about Thailand Arrived[…]
Join us at Monterey Court Cafe for a mixer with our visitors from Burkina Faso, here on “Youth and Civic Engagement: Promoting Civil Society and Respect for the Rule of Law; and for those from Indonesia on Expanding U.S.-Indonesia Partnerships in Higher Education. The mixer will be on October 7 beginning at 4:30 (instead of Read more about Mixer for Burkina Faso and Indonesia Oct. 7[…]
Consul General Biedebach from the US Consulate in Nogales, Sonora spoke on issues relating to water, US citizen security, the status of the new US Consulate and different programs the consulate is providing for citizens of Mexico through educational programs. She is a skilled speaker and willing to answer the questions of the attendees. Following Read more about Consul General Laura Biedebach at Nogales/Santa Cruz Chamber Government Affairs Meeting[…]