Laos Chanthavisouk Chanthasane departed the post of second secretary on Aug. 29, 2012. Nanthanakhone Keovongvichith assumed the position of third
Colombia Carlos Urrutia became ambassador of Colombia to the United States on Sept. 19. Throughout his career, Ambassador Urrutia has
Latvia Andris Razans became ambassador of Latvia to the United States on July 30, 2012. Ambassador Razans previously served as
Comings and Goings Summer is a time of change, and turnover, in the diplomatic community. So before we welcome a
Croatia Josip Paro became ambassador of Croatia to the United States on May 2, 2012. Ambassador Paro previously served as
Haiti Paul Altidor became ambassador of Haiti to the United States on May 2, 2012 having previously served as vice
Azerbaijan Emin Ibrahimov assumed the position of third secretary on Feb. 10, 2012. Ibrahimov joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Iraq Jabir Habeb Jabir became ambassador of Iraq to the United States on Jan. 18, 2012 having most recently managed
Gabon Ouneida Bongo is assuming the position of first counselor (date to be determined), having previously served in the Permanent
Argentina Jorge Argüello became ambassador of Argentina to the United States on Jan. 18, 2012 having most recently served as
Austria Hans Peter Manz has been appointed to be the ambassador of Austria to the United States, having most recently
