Ambassador Andrew discusses areas for joint action with President Arias after presenting her credentials

New U.S. Ambassador presents credentials

San Jose – Tuesday, January 12, 2010

On January 12, Anne Slaughter Andrew presented her credentials to Costa Rican President Oscar Arias and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Stagno, as the 57th U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica and the first woman to hold that position.  In her remarks to the press following the ceremony, the Ambassador said, "I am delighted to be here and to begin my term as the next United States Ambassador to the Republic of Costa Rica. It is my greatest honor to serve as the personal representative of President Obama and to represent Secretary of State Clinton and the interests of the people of the United States to this great country of Costa Rica and its people.

Ambassador Andrew continued, “As Ambassador, I will work tirelessly to strengthen these vital relationships and to find new opportunities where our countries and our people can work together. This is true particularly for opportunities related to environmental, education and clean energy matters.  These are matters of priority for the Obama Administration and areas where Costa Rica is a recognized global leader.

Thank you for my warm welcome to this beautiful country and I look forward to traveling and meeting the gracious people of Costa Rica who have been recognized worldwide as the happiest people on earth!,” Ambassador Andrew concluded.

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