Greetings from Ambassador Petra Schneebauer
Dear Business Partners and Friends of ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA!
I am delighted to have recently assumed my role as the new Austrian Ambassador to the United States. It is my great honor to work closely with all of you to further strengthen the already-strong partnership between Austria and the United States. On April 19th, I had the pleasure of attending a ceremony at the White House, in which I formally presented my Letter of Credence from Austrian Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen to U.S. President Joseph R. Biden. During the ceremony, President Biden warmly welcomed me and expressed his commitment to further enhancing the ties between our two countries. The U.S. is Austria's third most important export destination worldwide, and the rapidly growing Austrian direct investments in the U.S. are playing an increasingly important role in our bilateral relations. According to recent statistics published by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Austria is the fastest-growing source of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the United States. Around 700 Austrian companies with subsidiaries in the U.S. market have created more than 30,000 jobs in the U.S., thus serving as a key driver of our successful and dynamic bilateral, economic relationship. Thank you for your continued commitment to Austrian-U.S. relations. The team of the Austrian Embassy in Washington is ready to help you succeed in the U.S. market.
With best regards,
Petra Schneebauer
Ambassador of Austria to the United States
