Asel K. Roberts (left), the new US ambassador to Slovenia, presents her credentials to President Nataša Pirc Musar. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA
Career diplomat Asel K. Roberts has officially assumed her post as US ambassador to Slovenia after presenting her credentials to President Nataša Pirc Musar, pledging to further strengthen ties between the two countries.
On arriving in Slovenia last week, Roberts addressed the public in Slovenian in a video released by the US Embassy, saying she had been learning the language since March and intended to continue the effort in order to have direct contact with people and explore the country's culture, nature and customs.
Roberts said she was assuming office at an important time for the partnership between the two countries, describing Slovenia as a trusted friend and strong partner of the US. Her arrival in the country comes as the new government pledged to boost ties with the US .
The career diplomat was nominated for the post by President Donald Trump in February before being endorsed by the Senate in May. In her hearing she pledged to strive for Slovenia to remain a key player in deterrence and defence of NATO.
She said Slovenia's strategic role between Central Europe and the Western Balkans provided opportunities to deepen transatlantic trade. The countries share interests, democratic values and economic ties, and cooperate in the field of defence, she said. She also plans to focus on economic cooperation.
Roberts had previously served in the Office of the Chief of Protocol for over two decades and as the acting chief of protocol in the Biden administration. In Ljubljana, she succeeds Jamie Harpootlian, who served as US ambassador to Slovenia from 2021 to 2024.
Born in Kazakhstan in 1976, Roberts emigrated to the United States after the collapse of the Soviet Union and studied international law and international organisations at Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service. In addition to English and now Slovenian, she also speaks Russian, Kazakh and Japanese.
She is married to Sean Roberts, a professor of international affairs at the George Washington University. They have a daughter.
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DeloIndependent🔒Center5 days agoPrime Minister Janez Janša met with the new U.S. ambassador to Slovenia, Asel K. Roberts, where they confirmed traditional friendly relations between the two countries and expressed willingness to further strengthen cooperation in political, economic, and security areas. Ambassador Roberts presented her credentials to President Nataša Pirc Musar and stated she aims to strengthen ties between the U.S. and Slovenia. She was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on May 19 after passing a hearing in March where she emphasized promoting economic cooperation and ensuring Slovenia remains a key part of NATO's
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RTV Slovenija (MMC)State / PublicCenter5 days agoPrime Minister Janez Janša received the new U.S. ambassador to Slovenia, Asel K. Roberts, at a ceremony in Ljubljana. During their meeting, Janša expressed his wishes for her successful work in Slovenia and emphasized the long-standing alliance between the two countries. Ambassador Roberts, who was officially sworn in by President Nataša Pirc Musar, stated that she aims to strengthen ties between the United States and Slovenia, referring to Slovenia as a trustworthy friend and strong ally. She also mentioned her intention to promote economic cooperation and ensure Slovenia remains a key partof
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Nova24TVParty-alignedCenter5 days agoPrime Minister Janez Janša has accepted the new U.S. ambassador to Slovenia, Asel K. Roberts. During their meeting, both confirmed the traditional good and friendly relations between the two countries and expressed willingness to further strengthen cooperation in political, economic, and security areas. The U.S. Senate confirmed Roberts for the position on May 19 after she passed a hearing in March with positive evaluations. She emphasized her commitment to promoting economic cooperation and ensuring Slovenia remains a key part of the defense and security of the Euro-Atlantic region.
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N1 SlovenijaIndependentCenter5 days agoPrime minister Janez Janša received the new US ambassador to Slovenia, Asel K. Roberts. The meeting confirmed traditional good relations between the two countries and expressed willingness to further strengthen cooperation in political, economic, and security areas. Ambassador Roberts presented her credentials to President Nataša Pirc Musar and stated she would work to strengthen ties between the USA and Slovenia.
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The Slovenia TimesIndependentCenter6 days agoAsel K. Roberts, the newly appointed US ambassador to Slovenia, has presented her credentials to President Nataša Pirc Musar and pledged to strengthen bilateral relations. Roberts, who learned Slovenian since March, emphasized the importance of Slovenia's strategic position between Central Europe and the Western Balkans for transatlantic cooperation. She highlighted shared democratic values and economic ties between the two nations.
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