U.S. Ambassador in Georgia, Robin Dunnigan, announced her retirement in a statement published by the U.S. Embassy in Georgia.

“After 33 years representing the United States as a diplomat, I have made the personal decision to retire. Serving as the U.S. Ambassador to Georgia has been the greatest honour and privilege of my entire career, and I will forever be proud of the work the tremendous U.S. government team, in Washington and here at the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, has done to advance the partnership between our peoples and our countries.

This is a fully personal decision. I have not been asked to return by my government.

My family and I have been blessed to have experienced the incredible generosity and warmth of the Georgian people. No matter where we have travelled in this amazingly beautiful country, we have been welcomed with unparalleled Georgian hospitality. We have admired the heart, soul, and passion of all Georgians. I am more certain today than ever that the core values that bind Americans and Georgians will ensure that our special partnership and friendship endures.

I will continue to work hard to strengthen our ties until I depart in July,” the statement from Ambassador Robin Dunnigan reads.