New U.S. Ambassador Andre Bauer Arrives in Belize

Belize’s new U.S. Ambassador wasted no time introducing himself to the country. Andre Bauer arrived at the Philip Goldson International Airport shortly after midday, accompanied by his wife and children. Within minutes of stepping off the plane, he met with the media and offered his first public remarks. Before fielding questions, Ambassador Bauer shared his initial message for Belize and outlined the tone he hopes to set during his diplomatic posting.

 

Andre Bauer, U.S. Ambassador to Belize

“I can’t tell you how excited my family and I are to be here. Little Andre is right here and more than anything we look forward to being a part of this community and this country. The president sent me here to try to work on our relations. We have an incredible relationship that has lasted decades now, between our two countries. We have many mutual interests and so many big things looking to happen. When we look at the MCC for example, there are exciting things that are going help the people of this country and help our country and move opportunities forward for so many Belizeans. So, I am excited to be a part of that.  The president has sent me here with a message to try an improve safety, security and opportunities for both countries and we are really going to focus on that. I think he picked a business person with some background in that to give a different perspective. So, I am extremely excited to be here.”

 

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