Mark Warner, US Senator

Dear Friends,

I am pleased to extend warm greetings to all who are gathered for the American Korean Businessmen Friendship Forum’s (AKBFF) Inauguration Ceremony.

This event provides a special opportunity to celebrate the establishment of this organization that aims to foster closer ties between American and Korean businesses. The United States and the Republic of Korea have a long history of collaboration and a shared commitment to democracy, the roots of which date back to the 1882 Treaty of Peace, Amity, Commerce, and Navigation. I understand that your organization plans to strengthen the bonds between our countries as you promote collaboration by focusing on issues like environmental conservation，social contributions, and diversity. I am excited to see all that your organization will achieve as it brings business leaders together to discuss these topics and advance a more equitable and sustainable future.

I send my best wishes for a successful and fulfilling event.

Sincerely,

MARK R. WARNER

United States Senator