American Chamber of Commerce of Belize

Friday, June 27th, 2014

The new United States of America ambassador to Belize, His Excellency Carlos Moreno, has presented his letters of credence to the Governor General of Belize His Excellency Sir Colville Young. The American diplomat arrived in the country accompanied with his wife Christine on Saturday June 21st from California, USA and on Tuesday June 24th he presented his credentials. "The Government of the United States and the Government of Belize have an outstanding, longstanding relationship. I look forward to improving that relationship in so many ways," said Ambassador Moreno in an interview with a local television station.

In his presentation at the Belize House in Belmopan, Ambassador Carlos Moreno expressed his desire to work with the Government of Belize on "matters of mutual interest, issues relating to youth, culture, education, health and commerce". He further stated that there is great potential for continuing strong relations between the two countries. Belize's Head of State, the Governor General, welcomed the Ambassador Moreno and his wife and thanked him for his kind words of friendship and cooperation. He also expressed particular interest in building relations as it relates to youth.