A grateful goodbye from H.E. Mrs. Leonora Rueda, Ambassador of Mexico
Edit: Martina Hošková; Photo: Archive
Dear readers,
In the life of a diplomat, the end of the tour of duty is generally a sour moment, and this moment has arrived for me.
The Czech Republic has been an easy country to fall in love with. Throughout these six years, I have had the honour and privilege to serve as Ambassador of Mexico. There was always something new to do, to discover, or a project to
get involved with. It was a very busy but enjoyable time – both professionally and personally (if making that separation is even possible).
Professionally, among many important occasions, there was the wonderful opportunity to celebrate the 100 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations of Mexico – Czechoslovakia/Czech Republic (1922-2022). A circumstance that allowed to summarize the high level of the bridges between the Mexican and Czech governments and peoples.
A number of official and unofficial meetings, reciprocal high-rank visits, seminars, conferences of all kinds, and environments are rich times to highlight. It has been fulfilling to strengthen the coincidences of the principles and values that both countries share in the bilateral and multilateral arena.
Personally, it would be endless to address the multiple and enriched tasks and experiences I had the opportunity to enjoy and share with Czech people. From university deans, professors, and students to cantina schools in thirty Czech towns; from big to multiple small and medium businesses; from renowned artists, singers, and athletes to scientists and other diverse personalities. Also, friends from different backgrounds, including great journalists and public relations entrepreneurs like the team of Leaders Magazine!
I take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to all friends, Czechs and non-Czechs, followers of Leaders, and, of course, to the founder of the magazine, Benke Aikell; the Executive Editors Eva Anderová and Meshulam Zisso, and their team for their marvellous and generous support in the diffusion of many of these adventures in which you took part in.
The collection of this material accounts for the splendid atmosphere that prevails among the members of the Diplomatic Corps that have had the privilege of being designated to the Czech Republic. Thank you, dear colleagues and friends, for the wonderful times we shared together!
Including this delightful land and the people of the Czech Republic, you will forever remain in my heart, and I hope to see you somewhere, sometime, in another part of the world, such as… Mexico!
Yours truly, R. Leonora Rueda G., Ambassador of Mexico