Ambassador Ronald K. McMullen Welcomed to Asmara

The Ambassador introducing himself

 ... and the crowd welcoming him

A festive crowd welcomed the newly arrived U.S. Ambassador to Eritrea, the Honorable Ronald K. McMullen, at Casa deglia Italiani, on Tuesday, December 18, 2007.  Representatives from the government, culture, business and diplomatic communties gathered to extend greetings and to celebrate the arrival of the new ambassador and his family. While the weather was unseasonably cool, the assembly of well-wishers expressed a warm welcome to Ambassdor McMullen and family. Ambassador McMullen expressed his delight to be in Asmara and his hope to build good relations between the United States and Eritrea.