WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald J. Trump has announced that U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) will lead a Presidential Delegation to Montevideo, Uruguay, to attend the inauguration of President-elect Yamandú Orsi.
Senator Britt expressed her appreciation for the selection, stating, “On behalf of President Trump and our nation, I am excited to be leading the United States’ delegation to Uruguay’s presidential inauguration. It was a very humbling moment to be selected by President Trump to lead this presidential delegation, and I am honored he has entrusted me with the responsibility to do this.”
The U.S. delegation will also include:
- The Honorable Heide Fulton, U.S. Ambassador to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay
- Mr. Frank Cartwright Weiland, Senior Bureau Official of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, U.S. Department of State
- The Honorable Morgan DeWitt-Snow, Special Assistant to the President
- Ms. Cate Dillon, White House Liaison, U.S. Department of State
During the visit, Senator Britt will meet with President-elect Orsi to convey the United States’ congratulations and reaffirm the country’s commitment to its bilateral relationship with Uruguay. “Uruguay has proven herself one of the world’s strongest democracies and is a stable ally in an unstable neighborhood there in South America,” Britt said.
She emphasized the importance of international partnerships, stating, “As we work to usher in a new era of peace and prosperity in our country and across the globe, partners like Uruguay are key. I am looking forward to a fruitful trip and a joyous celebration of Uruguay’s peaceful transfer of power.”
Senator Britt also noted the significance of the appointment, adding, “It is an honor to serve the great state of Alabama in the United States Senate and to represent President Trump and the American people on the world stage.”
The inauguration of President-elect Orsi marks a key moment in Uruguay’s democratic process, reinforcing the nation’s political stability and continued diplomatic engagement with the United States.
