US Ambassador to Georgia announces retirement

Robin Dunnigan, the United States Ambassador to Georgia, on Thursday announced her retirement.

In a social media message, Dunnigan noted that this was a fully personal decision and she had not been asked to return by the United States Government.

“After 33 years representing the United States as a diplomat, I have made the personal decision to retire. Serving as the US Ambassador to Georgia has been the greatest honor and privilege of my entire career, and I will forever be proud of the work the tremendous US Government team, in Washington and here at the US Embassy in Tbilisi, has done to advance the partnership between our peoples and our countries. This is a fully personal decision. I have not been asked to return by my Government”, Dunnigan said.

“My family and I have been blessed to have experienced the incredible generosity and warmth of the Georgian people. No matter where we have traveled in this amazingly beautiful country we have been welcomed with unparalleled Georgian hospitality. We have admired the heart, soul, and passion of all Georgians. I am more certain today than ever that the core values that bind Americans and Georgians will ensure that our special partnership and friendship endures. I will continue to work hard to strengthen our ties until I depart in July”, she concluded.