Ambassador Noah Mamet traveled to Bahía Blanca for the first time since his arrival in Argentina in January to acquaint himself with the city and its people. During the visit, the Ambassador has met with government representatives, and  business, academic and civil society leaders. Ambassador Mamet has also met university students, to discuss exchange programs. …

Ambassador Mamet provided welcoming remarks at the opening ceremony of the Buenos Aires City Government’s “Distritos Globales” event on September 10 at the Hotel Panamericano in Buenos Aires. This year’s event focuses on the U.S. experience of developing business clusters and entrepreneurship as engines for economic growth. The other speakers at the opening ceremony were …

On September 2, Ambassador Noah Mamet visited the Greater Buenos Aires district of San Miguel with Father Rodrigo Zarazaga, the Director of the Center for Investigation and Social Action (CIAS). Rafael Velasco, Priest of San Jose Parish which was founded by Pope Francisco, gave Ambassador Mamet a tour of the historic Colegio Maximo. Pope Francisco …

Ambassador Noah Mamet traveled to Rosario for the first time since his arrival in Argentina in January to acquaint himself with the city and its people. During the visit, the Ambassador has met with government representatives, and business, academic and civil society leaders. Ambassador Mamet has also met with high school students that learn English …

Ambassador Noah Mamet visited the University of Belgrano on August 14th and met with members of the Argentine Forum for International Education (FAEI) as well as Argentine and U.S. students. The international program coordinators from more than twenty universities in Argentina regularly meet through FAEI. During this meeting, the Ambassador highlighted his interest in increasing …

At the historic Club del Progreso, a large number of members of Fundación Universitaria del Río de La Plata (FURP) and authorities from Club del Progreso attended a dinner hosted by FURP in honor of Ambassador Noah Mamet on July 16. Among the attendees were FURP exchange program alumni from throughout the organization’s 45 years, …

Ambassador Noah Mamet met with disabilities advocates Laura Gonzalez Arroyo and Douglas Jarvis, who will travel to the United States to participate in the U.S. Department of State sponsored Professional Fellows Exchange Program on Disability Rights. This special program was developed by the State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in conjunction with the …

The Ambassador attended a luncheon on Tuesday, July 7, sponsored by the American Club together with the American Women’s Club and the Argentine-American Dialog to celebrate U.S. Independence Day July 4, and Argentine Independence Day July 9. The American Club of Buenos Aires, whose president is Mr. Rafael Mallo, was founded in 1914 by a …

The Embassy of the United States of America in Argentina celebrated today the 239th anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America.  “It’s a great honor for me to represent President Obama and the American people here in Argentina.  I’m incredibly impressed with the people I meet each day, from political and business …

Ambassador Noah Mamet met with Denise Koninckx, Academic Director of AMICANA, who was selected to participate in the IVLP Gold Stars exchange program. The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) is the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program. The IVLP 2015 Gold Stars project is a special initiative that invites IVLP alumni to participate …

Ambassador Noah Mamet met with Sofía Camussi, from the city of Rosario, Province of Santa Fe, and Santiago Cuevas, from Santa Rosa, Province of La Pampa, who were selected to participate in the National Youth Science Camp in West Virginia, USA. During the meeting they talked about their interest in science and the importance of …

U.S. Ambassador Noah Mamet visited Salta for the first time. The purpose of the visit is to learn more about the province and meet the people of Salta. After his arrival in the capital city, the Ambassador attended the Gauchos of Güemes traditional parade, which is carried out every year on June 17 in honor …

Ambassador Mamet, will visit Cordoba for the first time since his arrival in Argentina in January to acquaint himself with the province and its people. During the visit, the Ambassador will meet government representatives, business, academic and civil society leaders. Ambassador Mamet will also meet former Cordoba participants in U.S. Department of State exchange and …

Ambassador Noah Mamet visited Primary School No. 15 located in the town of Agustina, district of Junin, in Buenos Aires Province. Fifty students attend the rural school which was named after John Fitzgerald Kennedy in 1965. During the visit, the Ambassador presented a bust of the 35th President of the United States, John Fitzgerald Kennedy. …

Ambassador Mamet was the guest speaker at the “Endeavour Experience” conference.  The “Endeavor Experience” gathers entrepreneurs, small and medium-sized companies, and businessmen to network, gain inspiration and receive training. The Endeavour Foundation is based in more than 15 countries.  In Argentina, it has been present since 1998 promoting economic development, identifying and supporting high-impact entrepreneurs …

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), Ambassador Mamet welcomed U.S. government-hosted exchange program participants, as well as prominent members of the alumni community and exchange program partner institutions. Argentine alumni from the IVLP, Fulbright Scholarship Program, Fortune/State Department Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership, Cochran Fellows, Youth Ambassadors Program, National …

Ambassador Noah Mamet visited La Matanza University (UNLAM) on May 18th, and San Andres University, in Victoria, district of San Fernando, on May 19th. During the visits, Ambassador Mamet was accompanied by representatives from the Cultural Section of the Embassy. The Ambassador was received by university President Daniel Martinez at La Matanza. Ambassador Mamet and …

Today, Ambassador Noah Mamet received a group of U.S. Studies Seminar exchange program alumni in his residence.  Organized by the Fulbright Commission since 2006, the U.S. Studies program is designed for recent university graduates with majors in Political Science, International Relations, Law, Journalism and History, among others. Program participants attend a one-week seminar on U.S. …

On May 7, U.S. Ambassador Noah Mamet opened the WEAmericas Tech Camp in Argentina.  The event was organized by NGO Voces Vitales with the support of the U.S. Embassy.  During the camp, 85 women leaders from different walks of society and the economy sector received training and new tools to improve competitiveness in their respective …

On April 27, the U.S. Ambassador to Argentina Noah Mamet met with the authorities of the Argentine-American leadership network (REAL), an organization of Argentine alumni from the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP): Juan Pablo Laporte, current President; Elizabeth Kries, Vice President; and former president Ricardo Vanella. During their meeting the Ambassador stressed the important work …

Ambassador Mamet opened a two-day program for GLOBE (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) science teachers at Colegio Marín San Isidro this morning in commemoration of Earth Day. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the founding of GLOBE, a program that began with USG support in 1995 in which students learn to …

U.S. Ambassador Noah Mamet and representatives of HBO premiered the first episode of the fifth season of the hugely successful television series Game of Thrones at the Bosch Palace, the residence of the U.S. Ambassador to Argentina. “The entertainment industry helps us build bridges among the different cultures and countries.  The incredible success of Game …

Ambassador Noah B. Mamet visited ICANA, the Binational Center in Buenos Aires.  He toured the BNC facilities and met with a group of 30 Access micro-scholarship students.  The students welcomed the Ambassador and engaged in a productive dialogue, which allowed them to not only practice their English language skills, but also learn more about culture …

Ambassador Noah Mamet met with 15 Argentine Youth Ambassadors chosen by the Embassy who are travelling to the United States on March 20 to participate in the U.S. Department of State sponsored 2015 Youth Ambassadors Program.  The Ambassador congratulated the students and their mentors on being selected for this prestigious program. The Youth Ambassadors Program …

Ambassador Noah Mamet attended the Center for American Studies (CEA) annual dinner to celebrate their 25th anniversary. During the event, Ambassador Mamet highlighted shared values between the people of Argentina and the United States. “Both our countries have a shared history of defending human rights, expanding social inclusion and working to increase social mobility —all …

U.S. Ambassador Noah Mamet participated on Monday in the signing ceremony of a cooperation agreement between the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the Argentine Chamber of Deputies that will allow for the preservation of historial documents. The agreement was signed by the President of the Chamber of Deputies, Julián Domínguez, and Anatol Steck, on …

In his third official trip outside of Buenos Aires, Ambassador Noah Mamet visited the city of Mendoza on March 6. The Ambassador visited AMICANA Bi-national center and attended several events organized as part of the National Grape Harvest. Ambassador Mamet also met with local government officials as well as representatives of Mendoza’s arts and cultural …

The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Argentina hosted a welcome reception in honor of Ambassador Noah Mamet. The reception was attended by senior executives from AmCham member companies, national and provincial government representatives from the executive, legislative and judicial branches, journalists and non-governmental organizations. During the event, AmCham President Juan Manuel Vaquer stated: “Our …

Ambassador Mamet and Argentine Minister of the Economy Axel Kiciloff signed a bilateral executive agreement between the United States and Argentina to implement the repayment terms agreed to with Argentina’s Paris Club creditors, including the United States, in May 2014. During the signing, Ambassador Mamet remarked, “I am pleased to conclude this Paris Club agreement …

Ambassador Mamet and Argentina’s Administrator for the Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos (AFIP) Ricardo Echegaray participated in a signing ceremony establishing a bilateral trade transparency unit (TTU). The establishment of the TTU will enhance the detection of trade-based money laundering and commercial fraud violations.  As part of the agreement, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security …

Ambassador Noah Mamet travelled to Bariloche accompanied by NASA Administrator Charles Bolden. During the trip, the Ambassador and Mr. Bolden visited INVAP, an Argentine firm dedicated to the design and development of complex technological systems. In addition, Mr. Bolden talked with young engineers from the company about the importance of synergy in investments in science …

Ambassador Noah B. Mamet held a welcome reception at his official residence on February 5th. Among those in attendance were distinguished guests from various areas, such as politics, economics, science, arts and civil society. During his speech, Ambassador Mamet expressed his optimism on the future of the bilateral relationship and announced the upcoming visit of …

Ambassador Noah Mamet, presented his credentials to Vice President Amado Boudou in a ceremony at Casa Rosada where he reiterated his commitment to “strengthening the friendship between the people of Argentina and the United States.” Following the ceremony, Ambassador Mamet laid a wreath at the Monument honoring General San Martin.

In his first official trip outside the city of Buenos Aires, Ambassador Noah Mamet visited Mar del Plata.  During the visit, Ambassador Mamet met with city and provincial officials, visited cultural sites and toured the city. Accompanied by Deputy Chief of Mission Kevin Sullivan, Ambassador Mamet met with the Mayor of General Pueyrredón District, Gustavo …

Ambassador Noah Mamet met with a group of ten students that are traveling to the United States  to participate in a 4-week intensive English program at the University of Texas at Austin. Prior to departure, the participants of the Future Leaders Program visited the Embassy and met with the newly arrived Ambassador Noah Mamet.  During …

United States Ambassador to Argentina, Noah B. Mamet, met today with Foreign Minister Héctor Timerman at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “I am greatly honored to have been chosen by President Obama to represent my country as Ambassador to Argentina. I am strongly committed to strengthening the friendship and cooperation between our two countries,” said …