2004 Press Releases

Scott N. Thayer Becomes Chargé d'Affaires of U.S. Embassy

Bratislava, December 20, 2004

With the departure of Ambassador Ronald Weiser, Scott N. Thayer has become the chargé d'affaires, a.i. of the U.S. Embassy in Bratislava.

Mr. Thayer, a career member of the Foreign Service since 1980, arrived in Slovakia as Deputy Chief of Mission in August, 2002. He previously served in Vienna, Austria; Madrid, Spain; Tegucigalpa, Honduras; and Guadalajara, Mexico, as well as in Washington and New York. He speaks Slovak and Spanish. A more detailed biography is attached.

"Slovakia is a close ally and partner of the United States. The Slovak people should be proud of their accomplishments and their place in the world today. I am very pleased to have this opportunity to further develop the U.S.-Slovak relationship," Mr. Thayer said.

Ambassador Weiser departed December 19 after serving three years in Slovakia. The appointment process for a new Ambassador to the Slovak Republic will probably take several months.