ArmInfo. After 4 years working as German Consulate General in Kaliningrad Michael Banzhaf is going to move to Armenia. This was announced by the "Kaliningrad 24" portal. According to the source, on the eve Michael Banzhaf held a farewell meeting with the head of the region Anton Alikhanov. Since 2015, Banzhaf has been working as the as German Consulate General in Kaliningrad.
On July 26, he will leave the region and go to the diplomatic service in Armenia. "You have been actively involved in creating a positive image of our region in Germany. Thanks to your diplomatic experience, the interaction between the German Consulate General and the Government of the Kaliningrad Region was built on the basis of trust, openness and mutual respect. I express my great regret in connection with your departure from Kaliningrad. And I want to wish you success in your new duty station and further growth in your diplomatic career, "said the governor.
Anton Alikhanov also presented a letter of thanks to the diplomat.