I have the honor to address you as the new Consul General and Director of the Argentina Promotion Center in New York, a commitment I proudly assume to serve an extraordinarily active Argentine community that embraces its roots with the desire to contribute to the future of Argentina. I also take on this responsibility with great enthusiasm to promote and strengthen trade and investments, culture and the bonds of friendship that unite Argentina and the United States. 

Having previously served as a diplomat in New York and Washington DC allowed me to know, first hand, the strong commitment and affection of our compatriots as well as to forge lasting friendships. It also gave me the privilege of getting to know the great warmth and openness of the American society towards our country. These are experiences that I will keep well in mind in this new stage.

To my Argentine "compatriotas",  you can count on a Consulate General that will always be open to assist you and take care of your needs, listen to your concerns, support your initiatives and celebrate our traditions. Our purpose will be to make the Consulate General's building “your home away from home”. Our doors are open and our commitment is to provide an agile, increasingly innovative service that meets your needs with growing efficiency. You know where to find us and our website and social media will keep us even closer.

To all friends of Argentina, present and future, allow me to assure you that you will find in our Consulate General a strong team always ready to promote and deepen trade and investment, facilitate contacts and business relations. We are especially encouraged by the positive prospects of economic growth in Argentina derived from the deep transformation and modernization process promoted by the government of President Javier Milei in order to facilitate trade, investment and, thus, the economic development of our country. We will also be always ready to foster bonds on education, science and culture between two friendly societies such as those of Argentina and the United States.

Looking forward to meeting you soon, I remain at your disposal and send you my warmest greetings.

Gerardo Díaz Bartolomé

Consul General and Director of the Promotion Center of the Argentine Republic in New York.