The US Embassy in Santo Domingo announced that Robert W. Thomas was acting as Chargé d’Affaires at that diplomatic headquarters. This representative will remain in charge of the mission until the United States government appoints a new ambassador.
The embassy has announced that Thomas will be accompanied on his mission by her husband Juan García.
Thomas assured that the US will continue to work together as this country’s main partner in the search for sustainable economic growth and the development of alliances between the two countries. “The United States has a long-standing relationship with the Dominican Republic and during this transition we will build on our long history of cooperation as the Dominican Republic’s primary partner, working together for democratic governance, transparent investment and economic growth. . sustainable, ”he said.
The former ambassador, Robin Bernstein, retired on the 17th of this month after finishing her diplomatic work in the country with the inauguration of the new president of the United States, Joe Biden. Bernstein was appointed ambassador by President Donald J. Trump and sworn in on July 3, 2018.