The Mayor's Office for International Affairs serves as the liaison between NYC government & the international community. Account not monitored 24/7.
New York City is home to the largest diplomatic community in the world - 193 Permanent Missions, 114 Consulates, and the permanent headquarters of the United Nations. The Mayor's Office for International Affairs serves as the primary liaison between the City of New York and the diplomatic community, foreign governments, the United Nations, and the U.S. Department of State. The office serves as a g
04/16/2026
Yesterday, our office hosted a conversation on how wealth inequality is reshaping life in New York and around the world. Taxing the ultra-wealthy is a key step toward restoring balance and trust.
Thank you, , Gabriel Zucman, and Joseph Stiglitz for a great and timely conversation.
02/27/2026
Strategic Relationships Director for Asia & the Middle East Amanda J. Reffsin met with Permanent Representative Aida Kasymalieva of the Kyrgyz Republic to discuss CSW, cultural exchange, and partnership on gender equity and climate action with our office.
02/26/2026
Director Martinez and Strategic Liaison Perez joined the 200th anniversary celebration of the Consulate General of Mexico in New York, featuring Diego Rivera: Watercolors 1935–1945 honoring Diego Rivera. We look forward to continuing our collaboration.
02/26/2026
Commissioner met with the Ambassador of Mozambique to the UN to strengthen ties and explore new opportunities for collaboration with our office. She also shared her thoughts and prayers amid the devastating ongoing floods in Mozambique.
02/24/2026
Our Strategic Relationships Director, Avezzano, and Special Assistant & Strategic Liaison to the Commissioner, Perez, presented at the Multilingual & Immigrant Student Symposium hosted by —sharing our office’s work and their career journeys .
02/23/2026
Director of Economic Development, Sebastian Sharma, participated in the African Consuls Group meeting to provide updates and answer questions regarding the upcoming FIFA World Cup and related engagement opportunities.
02/23/2026
Commissioner welcomed Dr. Remy Sietchiping, Deputy Director of the , and his team for a courtesy visit. A productive discussion focused on shared priorities and strengthening collaboration. We look forward to continued partnership.
02/17/2026
From Guinea, to Queens, to City Hall, serving NYC for nearly 11 years across three mayoral administration has been the honor of a lifetime! Read the full statement from Commissioner Aissata M.B. Camara 🗽
02/10/2026
Commissioner was pleased to visit to congratulate her on her new tenure. The meeting also explored opportunities ahead of the FIFA World Cup and strengthening collaborations.
02/04/2026
We were pleased to welcome six students from Yokohama Municipal Minami High School during their study visit to NYC. We enjoyed a thoughtful Q&A on what it means to work globally in local government and the growing role of subnational diplomacy.