Consuls have long been the bridge between local communities and the world. They can help identify places for future investment of their countries. They strengthen their national ties in business, education and culture. The U.S. communities in which they serve must do their part to act as good citizen diplomats. This includes understanding the functions…
Read MorePeople sometimes wander why there are so many lawyers and business people among honorary consuls. The reason is very practical: they often possess the skills that an appointing foreign government is looking for in its consul. Honorary consuls come from many other professions. Physicians, travel agents, marketing experts, exporters, investment bankers are among those coming…
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