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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, dedicated to promoting Turkey within The University System of Georgia offers 11 the United States. study abroad and exchange programs to various cities in Turkey, including Istanbul and The Turkish-American Chamber of Commerce . of the southeast United States of America is also located in Atlanta. Mr. Omer Trade Relationship Casurluk serves as Executive Director. EXPORTS: In 2012, Georgia exports to Turkey The Turkish-American Cultural Association of totaled $687 million, a 13% increase over 2011. Georgia is located in Atlanta. The association th Turkey is currently the 13 largest export works on community issues and promotes market . Turkish culture, particularly through events such as the Turkish Day celebration. Top exports from Georgia to Turkey include cotton, civilian aircraft engines and parts, The Istanbul Center is an organization in kraft paper and paperboard, chemical Atlanta that aims to build understanding woodpulp, wood pellets, motor vehicles and between people of varying faiths and cultures. poultry. Mr. Turan Kilic serves as executive director. The Istanbul Center organizes many trips to Georgia leads the nation in the export of the Turkey to facilitate bridge building and following goods to Turkey: poultry (1st), personal connections between the U.S. and vehicles (1st), wood pulp (1st), kraft paper Turkey. It also promotes relations through a and paperboard (1st), cotton (2nd) and civilian matchmaking program between Georgian and aircraft parts (2nd). Turkish firms, multiple speaker series and entrepreneurship workshops.

IMPORTS: In 2012, Georgia’s imports from Turkey totaled $291 million, a 22.4% increase Transportation from 2011. Turkey ranks 31st among Georgia’s Delta Air Lines offers daily one-stop flights importer nations. between Atlanta and Istanbul via New York, Top imports from Turkey include , Paris, Amsterdam and Rome. , carpets, stone products and engines. The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) in Capital Investment Savannah has an established relationship with four ports in Turkey. GPS offers one weekly shipping service to each of the ports of There are nine Georgia companies that have Istanbul, Gemlik, Izmir and Mersin. operations in Turkey, including:

AFC Enterprises, Inc. CIBA VISION Corporation Havells USA Inc. About GDEcD Manheim Newell Rubbermaid Inc. The Georgia Department of Economic Rollins Inc. Development (GDEcD) plans, manages and The Coca-Cola Company mobilizes state resources to attract new business Travelport, LP investment to Georgia, drive the expansion of UPS Supply Chain Solutions existing industry and small business, locate new markets for Georgia products, inspire tourists to There are seven Turkish facilities operating in visit Georgia, and promote the state as a top Georgia. These Turkish-affiliated facilities destination for arts events and film, music and employ more than 50 . A list can be digital entertainment projects. Visit Georgia.org. found online at www.georgiafacts.org. *Information valid as of 2013 The largest Turkish investment in Georgia is Godiva Chocolatier, Inc. With several facilities throughout the state, the candy and confectionary stores employ nearly 40 Georgians.