New US Ambassador has arrived in Slovakia

Ambassador Bridget Brink presented her credentials to the president on August 20.

Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová (r) and new US Ambassador to Slovakia Bridget A. Brink.Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová (r) and new US Ambassador to Slovakia Bridget A. Brink. (Source: SITA)

The new US Ambassador to Slovakia officially started her posting on August 20, when she presented her credentials to President Zuzana Čaputová.

“It is with a deep love of country and a family spirit of resilience and creativity that I am so humbled and excited to lead our talented team in Slovakia to advance our shared values and interests," Ambassador Bridget Brink said.

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On August 19, the new US Ambassador to Slovakia Bridget Brink attended a meeting with Slovak Foreign Affairs Minister Miroslav Lajčák.

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Both the ambassador and minister agreed that the dynamics of cooperation between Bratislava and Washington are at a very good level, bringing tangible results in the form of several successful projects and activities.

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