On Monday, July 21, the U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg welcomed Anthony Baird as Chargé d’Affaires ad interim. Mr. Baird, who succeeds Michael Konstantino, will lead the Embassy in the Ambassador’s absence and will assume the role of Deputy Chief of Mission once the new U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg is officially accredited.
“It is a privilege to assume the role of Chargé d’Affaires a.i. in Luxembourg. I look forward to deepening our economic partnerships, strengthening our shared security, and building even stronger ties between our two countries. I am committed to working closely with our partners here to achieve meaningful results that benefit both our nations, and to truly getting to know this remarkable country and its people,” said Baird.
Anthony Baird is a seasoned diplomat with over 20 years of experience. Most recently, he served in Washington, DC covering relations with Central Europe. His previous assignments include postings in Switzerland, Morocco, Azerbaijan, Albania, and Georgia. He has also served as Director for NATO and Western European Affairs at the National Security Council in the White House. He speaks multiple languages, including French, Russian and Arabic, and looks forward to learning Luxembourgish during his time here.
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