Switzerland's new US ambassador 'fascinated' to be in Washington


(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Switzerland has a new ambassador to the United States, former intelligence coordinator Jacques Pitteloud. He takes over from Martin Dahinden, who is retiring. 

We caught up with Pitteloud just before he left for Washington. In this interview, he talks about Donald Trump, about his own past, and his African connections.

The photo above shows Pitteloud and his wife at an event to mark his arrival in Washington, and comes courtesy of the Embassy of Switzerland in the United States. 

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Jacques Pitteloud 
Meet Switzerland's new man in Washington


Switzerland's incoming ambassador to the United States Jacques Pitteloud talks about his priorities and how he sees his post.


By Julia Crawford
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See in other languages: 4 Languages: 4

    German
    (de)Begegnung mit dem neuen Mann der Schweiz in Washington
    Spanish
    (es)El nuevo hombre de Suiza en Washington
    French
    (fr)Les priorités du nouvel ambassadeur suisse aux États-Unis
    Italian
    (it)Le priorità del nuovo ambasciatore svizzero negli Stati Uniti

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