The first ambassador, Charles J. Nelson was appointed on June 9, 1971. He was accredited to Swaziland, Lesotho, and Botswana while resident in Gaborone, Botswana.
The inaugural ambassador, Charles J. Nelson was appointed on June 9, 1971. He represented the nation to Swaziland, Lesotho, and Botswana while residing in Gaborone, Botswana.