WASHINGTON, March 8 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump as designated Hamtramck (Michigan) Mayor Amer Ghalib as the new Ambassador to the State of Kuwait.
Trump, in remarks posted on "Truth Social," said he was elated that Ghalib would assume the task as the US Ambassador to the State of Kuwait, noting that the new envoy had worked diligently in Trump's electoral campaigns in Michigan.
The US president added that the new ambassador to Kuwait, a medicine PhD holder, would represent the US with pride in his new mission.
Ghalib, 45, born in Yemen, was elected in 2021 as the first Arab mayor in Hamtramck.
Trump also declared Duke Buchan III would serve as the US Ambassador to Morocoo.
Duke will play a pivotal role as "we strengthen peace, freedom, and prosperity for both of our countries," the US president said.
"I am proud to appoint Michel Issa as our United States Ambassador to Lebanon. Michel is an outstanding businessman, a financial expert, and a leader with a remarkable career in banking, entrepreneurship, and international Trade. I have no doubt that he will serve our country with honor and distinction," he added. (end) amm.rk