New US ambassador to Ireland Ed Walsh assumes office and thanks 'friend, President Donald J. Trump for trust in me'
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Edward S. Walsh has been appointed as the US ambassador to Ireland after being nominated by President Donald Trump. The ceremony took place at Áras an Uachtaráin, attended by his family. Walsh expressed gratitude to Trump for his trust and described his appointment as an honor. With a background in business and public service, Walsh aims to leverage his experiences to enhance the US-Ireland relationship, which he believes is deeply rooted in friendship and mutual interests. He previously led the Walsh Company and served in the New Jersey Schools Development Authority.
As a professional in business and public service, I will bring invaluable lessons learned to my new role here as ambassador to Ireland.
The United States and Ireland enjoy a relationship rooted in friendship, strengthened by partnership, and enriched by deep people-to-people ties.
I am truly grateful to my friend, President Donald J. Trump, for his trust in me as I assume the role of ambassador.
I am committed to building on this strong foundation and working closely with our Irish partners to advance our mutual interests.
Read at Irish Independent
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