The Society
An institution founded in 1925: mission, governance, leadership, and a continuous record of service.
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New York · Established 1925
A century of consular service in New York
The Society of Foreign Consuls in New York brings the city’s consular community together to strengthen cooperation, cultivate relationships with government and communities, and foster closer ties with the United States.
Founded
1925, New York City
Membership
Consuls general and consular officers
Regions
Seven regional groups
Access
Public information, no accounts
“Diplomacy in this city is built quietly — consulate by consulate, conversation by conversation, year after year since 1925.”
Our mission
Diplomacy strengthened through connection
The Society works to safeguard the interests of New York City’s Consular Corps, deepen cooperation among its members, and promote cultural and economic relationships with New York, the United States, and the countries our members represent.
Representation
Safeguarding the shared interests of New York City’s Consular Corps before civic, state, and federal counterparts.
Cooperation
Convening consuls general and their offices for briefings, professional exchange, and collegial support between missions.
Public service
Promoting cultural and economic relationships with New York, the United States, and the countries our members represent.
From the President
A message of service and partnership
“I firmly believe that leadership is best measured through service, partnership, and the ability to bring people together around shared values and common goals.”
Ambassador Vladimir Božović, PhD
President of the Society
Consul General of the Republic of Serbia in New York
Begin with what you need
Explore the Society’s history and leadership, connect with its international membership, or find practical guidance for a new consular posting in New York.
Members
Member countries organised across seven regions, the Society’s partners, and public information about membership.
View Members →For New Consuls
Practical orientation for arrival, health, housing, schooling, transport, and life in New York.
Open the New Consuls Guide →Membership
Member states across seven regions
The Society’s membership is organised into seven regional groups. Each region is represented on the Executive Committee, and every listed member links to its official consular website where one is published.
Region I
Africa
Angola · Egypt · Liberia · Morocco
Region II
Caribbean and Central America
Barbados · Dominican Republic · El Salvador · Guatemala
Region III
East Asia and Western Pacific
Australia · China · Indonesia · Malaysia
Region IV
Europe Group 1 (A–L)
Austria · Belgium · Bulgaria · Cyprus
Region V
Europe Group 2 (M–Z)
Malta · Montenegro · Netherlands · Norway
Region VI
North and South America
Argentina · Brazil · Canada · Colombia
Region VII
West and South Asia
Bangladesh · India · Kazakhstan · Kuwait
Activities
Dialogue, culture, and cooperation in action
The Society convenes members and partners through diplomatic briefings, professional forums, cultural programmes, community initiatives, and events that strengthen relationships across New York’s international community.
Convening the Consular Corps
Receptions, briefings, and cultural programmes throughout the year.
Recent activities
2026 · Past event · 4 photographs
The First Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Society of Foreign Consuls in New York (sofc) under the New Presidency2026 · Past event · 8 photographs
Art & Diplomacy Exhibition 20262026 · Past event · 14 photographs
International Women's Day 20262026 · Past event · 3 photographs
Faith-bridge Iftar: a Shared Gathering in Solidarity with Displaced Women & Girls 2026
Latest press releases
Continuity of office
An unbroken line of presidents since 1925
The presidency rotates among member consuls general, and the Society’s archive records each term of office. The most recent holders of the office are listed below.
2025–2026
Hon. Maia Bartaia
Georgia
2024–2025
Hon. Amir Farid Abu Hasan
Malaysia
2023–2024
H.E. Amna Binzaal Almheiri
United Arab Emirates
2022–2023
Hon. Marita Landaveri
Peru
For new consuls
Arriving in New York for a consular posting
A practical orientation for newly arrived consuls and their families, covering the first weeks of a posting in the city.
Institutional relationships
Partners of the Society
The Society maintains working relationships with offices and institutions that support its programmes in New York.
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York
Visit the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York →Québec Government Office in New York
Visit Québec’s official website →The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Visit the Church’s official website →
Contact
Write to the Society
Enquiries from member consulates, government offices, the press, and prospective partners are welcome. Messages are received by the Society’s secretariat and directed to the appropriate officer.