AMBASSADOR AT COLOGNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

AMBASSADOR AT COLOGNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

At the invitation of Cologne Chamber of Commerce president Paul Bauwens-Adenauer, Ambassador Murphy delivered the traditional New Year’s lecture on January 12. Addressing an audience of 500 guests, the Ambassador offered a tour d ‘horizon on “The Opportunities for Peace and Prosperity in 2012.”
Season’s Greetings from the U.S. Consulate General Duesseldorf

On behalf of everyone at the U.S. Consulate General Duesseldorf, I extend my best wishes for a happy holiday season and for the New Year 2012. We all look forward to a new season of activities in support of German-American relations, with a special focus on the 2012 U.S. elections. Janice G. Weiner, U.S. Consul General
Saying Farewell to Secretary Clinton

Ambassador Murphy and Consul General Weiner said good-bye to Secretary Hillary Clinton at Cologne/Bonn airport on December 5. Secretary Clinton participated in the Afghanistan conference in Bonn where she had several meetings, including with Chancellor Merkel and President Karzai.
Ambassador in Guetersloh

Invited by the Gildenhaus-Society Bielefeld, Ambassador Murphy gave a speech on “Innovation and Forward Thinking: The Transatlantic Keys to Success” at a dinner event in Guetersloh on November 15. During his visit, Ambassador Murphy also signed the Golden Book of the City of Guetersloh.