NEW U.S. AMBASSADOR PRESENTED CREDENTIALS
U.S Ambassador Catherine Ebert-Gray. Photo credit: US Embassy PNG.
United States Ambassador Catherine Ebert-Gray has presented her credentials to the Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui, at the Government House yesterday.
The U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby says with her credential presentation, Ambassador Ebert-Gray became the 14th United States Ambassador to Solomon Islands.
Sir Kabui welcomes Ambassador Ebert-Gray and expresses sincere assurances of the country’s continued bilateral partnership.
Ambassador Ebert-Gray highlights the close, historic bonds between the people of Solomon Islands and the United States and underscored the U.S. commitment to partnering with Solomon Islands to achieve economic growth for its citizens and succeeding generations.Meanwhile, the Ambassador noted that in meeting that goal, both
Meanwhile, the Ambassador noted that in meeting that goal, both countries draw deeply on the strength that can come from stability and by tapping into the talents of all their citizens.
Ambassador Ebert-Gray was confirmed by the United States Senate on 9th December 2015 before being sworn-in as the U.S. Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands on 22 January 2016.