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Government & Commerce Governor Nathan Deal led a delegation in 2012 to Turkey to explore various trade Atlanta is home to the Honorary Consul opportunities. A delegation from Turkey also General of Turkey, Ms. Mona Tekin Diamond. visited Atlanta in 2012 to develop business Ms. Diamond is also the founder and current ties and attend Turkish American Day at the chairman of the American-Turkish Friendship State Capitol. Council, a non-profit organization located in Atlanta that promotes relationships and The University System of Georgia offers at mutual understanding between the U.S. and least nine study abroad and exchange Turkey. programs to various cities in Turkey, including Istanbul and . The Turkish-American Cultural Association of Georgia is located in Atlanta. The association Trade Relationship works on community issues and promotes Turkish culture, particularly through events EXPORTS: In 2013, Georgia exports to Turkey such as the Turkish Day celebration. totaled $620 million. Turkey is currently the 15th largest export market . The Istanbul Center is an Atlanta-based organization with branches in several cities Top exports from Georgia to Turkey include throughout the Southeastern United States. It cotton, paper and paperboard, wood pulp, aims to build understanding between people civilian aircraft, engines and parts, motor of varying faiths and cultures. Mr. Turan Kilic vehicles and poultry. serves as executive director. The Istanbul Center organizes many trips to Turkey to Georgia leads the nation in the export of the facilitate bridge-building and personal following goods to Turkey: cotton (2nd), paper connections between the U.S. and Turkey. It and paperboard (1st), wood pulp (1st), motor also promotes relations through a vehicles (1st) and poultry (1st). matchmaking program for Georgian and Turkish firms, multiple speaker series and entrepreneurship workshops.

IMPORTS: In 2013, Georgia’s imports from The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) in Turkey totaled $294 million, a slight increase Savannah has an established relationship with th from 2012. Turkey ranks 29 among Georgia’s four ports in Turkey. GPS offers one weekly importer nations. shipping service to each of the ports of Istanbul, Gemlik, Izmir and Mersin. Top imports from Turkey include apparel and , engines and motors, carpets and floor coverings, articles of stone, About GDEcD electric machinery and tractor parts and The Georgia Department of Economic accessories. Development (GDEcD) plans, manages and mobilizes state resources to attract new business Capital Investment investment to Georgia, drive the expansion of existing industry and small business, locate new There are at least 13 Georgia companies that markets for Georgia products, inspire tourists to have operations in Turkey, including: visit Georgia and promote the state as a top AFC Enterprises, Inc. destination for arts events and film, music and Alcon digital entertainment projects. Havells USA Inc. Manheim *Information valid as of December 2014 Newell Rubbermaid Inc. Rollins Inc. The Coca-Cola Company Travelport, LP UPS Supply Chain Solutions

There are at least eight Turkish facilities operating in Georgia. These Turkish-affiliated facilities employ more than 50 . A list can be found online at www.georgiafacts.org.

The largest Turkish investment in Georgia is Godiva Chocolatier, Inc., with the Turkish affiliate being Yildiz Holding A S. With several facilities throughout the state, the candy and confectionary stores employ nearly 40 Georgians. Transportation

Delta Air Lines offers daily multi-stop flights from Atlanta to Istanbul via New York, Paris or Amsterdam.