San Marino National Day

The United States has greatly valued its ties with San Marino, ties based on shared principles, ever since diplomatic relations were established between our two countries in 1861.  Noting that this year marked the 160th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s letter to the Captains Regent accepting their offer of honorary citizenship on May 7, 1861, we …

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Ambassador Eisenberg’s Farewell Calls with Government Ministers of the Republic of San Marino

Today Ambassador Eisenberg held virtual farewell calls with San Marino Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Luca Beccari and Minister of Industry Fabio Righi, together with U.S. Consul General in Florence Ragini Gupta.  During the calls he praised U.S.-San Marino bilateral relations: “Thank you for your strong cooperation, especially in international fora and security.” He …

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U.S. Ambassador to Italy and San Marino Lewis Eisenberg

Most Excellent Captains Regent, Mr. Secretary, Ladies and Gentlemen. It is my great pleasure to be here in the UNESCO World Heritage city of San Marino.  Mr. Secretary, thank you for your words of welcome and friendship. The “Most Serene Republic” of San Marino is rightly proud to be regarded as the oldest surviving constitutional …

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U.S. Ambassador Eisenberg Met San Marino Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs

Minister, thank you very much for the opportunity to meet. I am very pleased to be in your country, which I understand is the oldest surviving sovereign state and constitutional republic in the world.  I am also pleased to know that as many as 10 percent of your country’s population is made up of American …

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Chargé d’Affaires Degnan and U.S. Consul General Rupp in San Marino

Chargé d’Affaires Kelly C. Degnan and U.S. Consul General in Florence Abigail M. Rupp called on new cabinet members of the government of the Republic of San Marino. They met with Foreign Minister Nicola Renzi, Finance Minister Simone Celli, and Industry Minister Andrea Zafferani at San Marino’s historic Palazzo Begni. The group discussed future forms …

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Deputy Chief of Mission Kelly C. Degnan Visits San Marino

On March 31 and April 1, 2016 DCM Kelly C. Degnan, accompanied by Consul General Abigail M. Rupp, paid her first visit to San Marino to attend the biannual Change of Captains Regent Ceremony and to have bilateral meetings. The U.S. delegation also included Rome Consul General John Tavenner. The meeting with San Marino Minister …

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Remarks on the Occasion of the signing of the FATCA

I am pleased to be here for the signing of the agreement implementing the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act. This is another milestone for a relationship that has endured for many, many decades. I would like to thank in particular Finance Minister Capicchioni and Foreign Minister Valentini for their warm welcome; and thank you to …

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