Georgia Governor kemp Leads Trade ⁢Mission to South America

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, accompanied by first Lady Marty Kemp, is currently leading a trade mission to Brazil and Argentina this week. The delegation includes representatives from the ⁣Georgia Departments of ​Economic Development and Agriculture,as ‌well as the‍ georgia Ports Authority.

The mission aims to strengthen existing trade ‌relationships ​and ​foster new economic opportunities for Georgia businesses. Last year, Georgia ⁣exported $748 ‍million ‍worth of goods to Brazil and $120‍ million to Argentina.

“We’re always eager to ⁣grow those pipelines of opportunity ⁢so more Georgians​ from ‍all parts of the state can benefit,” ⁣Governor⁤ Kemp stated on Monday.

The trip also commemorates a important milestone: the 30th anniversary‍ of‍ Georgia’s trade office in Brazil. Georgia Commissioner of ⁣Agriculture Tyler Harper expressed his anticipation, saying, “I look forward ⁢to working with our partners in Brazil and Argentina ​to continue to build upon our already strong relationship.”

According to Pat⁢ Wilson, ‌georgia’s Commissioner‍ of Economic Development, “Georgia’s connectivity to⁢ South⁣ America means opportunity.” She highlighted the ⁤potential for collaboration, noting that Brazil and ‍Argentina are ⁢home to major agriculture and infrastructure⁤ companies that align with Georgia’s strengths in agribusiness, food, and beverage industries.

Along with economic development ​efforts,Maj. Gen. Richard ⁢”Dwayne” Wilson,Georgia’s‍ adjutant general,will participate in the mission. He is ​scheduled ⁤to meet‍ with members of the Georgia National Guard ‍and their counterparts in Argentina as part of the ⁢Department of Defense State Partnership Program.