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☷Under Secretary Fernandez s Travel to Atlanta and North Georgia United States Department of State
U.S. Department of State ( By Press Release office)
Feb 21,2024
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The Under Secretary for Economic Growth , Energy , and the Environment , Jose W . Fernandez , is heading to Atlanta , Georgia on February 20 - 21 , 2024 , to showcase the State Department’s work on clean energy and supply chain resilience in the U . S . He wants to see how diplomacy is helping promote economic security and prosperity for Georgians and Americans . During his trip , he will also highlight efforts to secure critical minerals for EV batteries in Georgia’s clean energy sector . The Under Secretary will discuss U . S . foreign policy efforts to boost economic and energy cooperation with other countries , create American jobs , and increase trade and investment . He will also talk about foreign investment in emerging technology and clean energy sectors , such as from the Republic of Korea . The Biden Administration’s focus on securing critical minerals supply chains is crucial for supporting Georgia’s businesses and technologies in the clean energy transition . He is excited to meet with Mayor Andre Dickens , visit the Hanwha Q Cells Solar Panel Factory , and engage with the Atlanta Metro Chamber of Commerce and business leaders . At the World Affairs Council of Atlanta , he will talk about the impact of diplomacy on the city and the growing role of cities and states in U . S . foreign policy . He will also discuss international collaboration on monitoring and preventing infectious diseases at the CDC . The Office of Subnational Diplomacy , which he leads , has been working closely with city , county , state , and community leaders in Atlanta and Georgia to make sure their voices are heard on the global stage and that their perspectives are considered in U . S . foreign policy . For updates , follow Under Secretary Fernandez on social media . For press inquiries , contact E_Communications@state . gov .
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