As Deputy Consul General in New York, Israel’s largest mission in
the world, Amir Sagie coordinates the political work of the Consulate
in 5 North-Eastern and Mid-Atlantic states NY, NJ, PA, OH and DL.
He maintains regular contact with experts involved in major foreign
policy and strategic issues at think-tanks and universities across
the region. Amir also acts as the liaison for the Foreign Ministry with the national
and local Jewish organizations, including federations and synagogue communities.
Prior to his current appointment, Amir was Director of the Civil Society Affairs
Department of the MFA, he served as the Deputy Director of the Arms Control and
Disarmament Policy Department, and managing the online infrastructure of the MFA
and supervising the China, Korea, and Mongolia desk. Amir holds a B.A. in East Asian
Studies from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and graduated with honors upon
receiving an M.A. in Political Science from Tel Aviv University.