The joint visit of 16 American ambassadors, according to the U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg, represents the largest such gathering in history.
Officials from Luxembourg, the US and across Europe discussed finance and trade issues, while there was also a notable space delegation which included Newt Gingrich, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives and a key ally of US President Donald Trump.
American Ambassador to Luxembourg J. Randolph Evans said:
"Prime Minister Xavier Bettel's leadership in Luxembourg has been instrumental in maintaining and building Luxembourg's key role in the European Union. His partnership with our mission has been a model for other nations. It was a true honor to bring other U.S. Ambassadors to Europe and leaders from across America together with him to discuss how to work cooperatively to further the joint interests of the United States, Luxembourg, and Europe."
Prime Minister Bettel also toasted the occasion, saying:
"It is an honor to welcome this high-level U.S. delegation in Luxembourg. We are all currently facing exceptional circumstances and the fact that this delegation of US Ambassadors from all over Europe, and high-level officials from the U.S. meet here in Luxembourg, is a testimony to the strong and deep historical relationship between our countries.
Today, the ties between our countries are flourishing in many sectors including investment and job creation on both sides of the Atlantic, finance, and lately in space. And we are committed to continue exploring ways for Luxembourg and the U.S. to expand and solidify these links."
Ambassador Evans had previously expressed his delighted with the series of meetings, saying: “In a COVID year, we did not expect much except to help our countries and the world find a way to the other side. These meetings will lay the groundwork for us to do so with the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg working together with the United States of America. It is truly an impressive gathering of people, talent, and resources between close allies sharing one important bond – a common love for freedom.”
The full list of ambassadors included:
