Diplomatic Milestone in New York: Consul General H.E. Mr. Vladimir Božović, PhD Hosts Serbia’s Statehood Day with Global Consular Corps
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NEW YORK, NY — On February 15, 2026, the Consulate General of the Republic of Serbia in New York served as a premier hub for international diplomacy as H.E. Mr. Vladimir Božović, PhD, hosted a formal reception to commemorate Serbia’s Statehood Day. Held at the Consulate’s Manhattan headquarters at 62 W 45th Street, the event brought together a distinguished assembly of the world’s leading diplomatic representatives.
U.S. State Department Participation and Keynote Address
A significant highlight of the evening was the attendance and formal address by Kathy Eagen, the New York Regional Director for the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Foreign Missions (OFM). Director Eagen, a career diplomat with extensive international experience, delivered a speech emphasizing the importance of continued cooperation and mutual support between the U.S. State Department and the foreign mission community in New York. Her remarks underscored the federal commitment to ensuring the smooth operation of diplomatic activities and fostering strong bilateral ties with the Republic of Serbia.
A Global Convergence of the Consular Corps
The reception was marked by the attendance of high-level dignitaries from across the globe, reflecting Serbia’s strong standing within the international community. Confirmed attendees from the State and Consular Corps included:
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Angel Angelov – Consul General of Bulgaria
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Giuseppe Pastorelli – Consul General of Italy
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Ali Hazzaa Al-Athba – Acting Consul General of Qatar
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Aleksei Markov – Consul General of Russia
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Michal Kaplan – Deputy Consul General of the Czech Republic
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Tamer El Miligy – Consul General of Egypt
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Carlos Gerardo Izzo – Consul General of Mexico
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M. Ahmet Yazal – Consul General of Turkey
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Ravan Tlevlin – Consul General of Kazakhstan
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Snezana Jonica – Consul General of Montenegro
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Dragan Petkovski – Acting Consul General of North Macedonia
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Satoshi Katahira – Consul General of Japan
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Dadhiram Bhandar – Consul General of Nepal
Elite Documentation by Andrew Simon Agency
Exclusive media and photographic coverage of this historic assembly was provided by the Andrew Simon Agency. Under the direction of celebrity photographer Andrew Simon, the agency captured the pivotal interactions between the gathered Consuls General and the address by Director Eagen, ensuring a sophisticated visual record of this landmark diplomatic event.
About the Consulate General of the Republic of Serbia: The Consulate General in New York, led by H.E. Mr. Vladimir Božović, PhD, is dedicated to promoting Serbian heritage and fostering strategic bilateral relationships within the United States.
About the Andrew Simon Agency: The Andrew Simon Agency is a premier New York-based media firm specializing in the creative and professional capture of high-level diplomatic and fashion events.
