On July 2, Embassy Bern hosted its annual Independence Day celebration, commemorating the 243rd anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, which created a new nation known as the United States of America. The theme of this year’s reception was “America’s Bounty”. In attendance were Swiss government officials, including ambassadors, as well as ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 23 July, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Switzerland | Tags: 4th July, Ambassador McMullen, Independence Day
July 8, 2019, Bern – In response to recent news reports, Ambassador Edward T. McMullen has issued the following statement: “I have said from the beginning that I serve at the will of the President and plan to spend one term as U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein. I am, of course, open to the ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 9 July, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador McMullen, Press Release
Ambassador Edward T. McMullen, Jr. and SelectUSA Investment Specialist Sandor Galambos embarked on a three-state visit to witness firsthand Swiss investments in the United States. As a first stop, Stadler Rail Executive Chairman Peter Spuhler and CEO USA Martin Ritter hosted Ambassador McMullen at its state-of-the-art facility in Salt Lake City for Stadler Rail’s Grand ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 11 June, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Commercial Opportunities, News, U.S. & Switzerland | Tags: Ambassador McMullen, Lindt & Sprüngli, Lonza, Stadler Rail
On May 16, 2019 Ambassador McMullen was part of the bilateral meeting of Swiss President Ueli Maurer and President Donald J. Trump at the White House, where they discussed the Swiss – U.S. partnership, Switzerland’s role in facilitating diplomatic relations and international issues. Pictures: Official White House Photo by Shealah Craghead.
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 21 May, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, President of the United States, U.S. & Switzerland | Tags: Ambassador McMullen, Swiss President Ueli Maurer, U.S. President Trump, Washington D.C.
On April 4 Ambassador McMullen engaged in a public discussion on the trade relations between Switzerland and the United States at the Graduate Institute in Geneva. The event was organized by Foraus Foreign Policy think tank, for with support of the U.S. Embassy in Bern. The discussion focused on the challenges and opportunities for mutual ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 10 April, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Economic Affairs, Events, News, U.S. & Switzerland | Tags: Ambassador Markus Schlagenhof, Ambassador McMullen, CNN Money, François Gabella, Hannah Wise, Professor Cedric Dupont, Trade Relations
I am very happy to be speaking to all of you today. Thank you, Professor Dr. Hengartner, for the kind introduction, and thank you, Professor Dr. Kellerhals, for the opportunity not only to attend this event, but to speak to your illustrious members. It is an honor to be standing at the podium where Winston ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 18 March, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador McMullen, Europa Institut Zurich, McMullen speeches
February 6-7, 2019, Ambassador McMullen visited Switzerland’s southern Canton of Ticino to learn about the economic and political life in the region. In addition to meeting representatives of the cantonal authorities, the visit provided insights into the canton’s business, innovation and research activities. To round off his visit, the Ambassador sampled a taste of Ticino ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 20 February, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Culture, Economic Affairs, Events, News, Science & Tech | Tags: Ambassador McMullen, Official visit, Ticino
U.S. Ambassador Ed McMullen visited St. Gallen last Friday the 8th of February to meet with members of the cantonal government, leading academics at the renowned University of St. Gallen and executives of the SFS Group, a Swiss mechanical fastening and precision tool company with a presence in the U.S. market. University and Abbey Visits ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 13 February, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Culture, Economic Affairs, News | Tags: Ambassador McMullen, Cantonal Visit, St. Gallen
On May 16, 2018, Ambassador Edward T. McMullen, Jr. welcomed the Central South Carolina Alliance investment delegation for a business luncheon at the “Zunfthaus zum Rüden” guild house in Zurich to promote the Palmetto State as an investment destination. South Carolina, which emerged as an industrial powerhouse with over $4.8 billion in new capital investment ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 18 May, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Business | Tags: Ambassador McMullen, South Carolina, Zunfthaus zum Rüden
Ambassador Edward T. McMullen, Jr. was welcomed by ABB CEO Dr. Ulrich Spiesshofer at ABB for a guided tour at the Zurich facility. Ambassador McMullen saw first hand the power and automation technologies that enable utility, industry, transport and infrastructure customers to improve their performance. ABB has a very robust presence in many states in ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 17 April, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Commercial Opportunities, News | Tags: ABB, Ambassador McMullen
February is Black History Month in the United States. It’s a time to celebrate the significant contributions African Americans have made to the U.S. and the rest of the world. This month, Ambassador McMullen would like to highlight a few historical and cultural figures from his home state, South Carolina. In the field of Science: ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 23 February, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News | Tags: Ambassador McMullen, Black History Month
Ambassador McMullen is proud to commemorate Martin Luther King Day, which marks Dr. King’s birthday, and highlights the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King’s inspiring words and actions in his fight for civil rights still resonate today. Martin Luther King, Jr. is an important figure in American history and culture. I grew up appreciating ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 15 January, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Human Rights, News | Tags: Ambassador McMullen, Martin Luther King, MLK
On Wednesday, January 10, more than one hundred twenty people turned out to welcome Ambassador Edward McMullen and his wife Margaret Ann to Switzerland. Ambassador and Mrs. McMullen hosted a reception at their residence for government officials, business representatives, and a variety of people from universities and cultural institutions. In his remarks, Ambassador McMullen praised ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 12 January, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News | Tags: Ambassador McMullen, Arrival Reception
U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein, Edward T. McMullen, Jr., presented his Letters of Credence in Bern on Tuesday, November 21. Edward T. McMullen, Jr. was appointed by President Donald Trump and approved by the United States Senate as U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein. On Tuesday, November 21, Edward McMullen presented his Letters of ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 21 November, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador | Tags: Ambassador McMullen
