President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Paraguay to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Horacio Manuel Cartes Jara on August 15, 2013.

The Honorable Ernest Moniz, Secretary of Energy, will lead the delegation.

Members of the Presidential Delegation:

The Honorable James H. Thessin, United States Ambassador to the Republic of Paraguay, Department of State

The Honorable Miriam Sapiro, Deputy United States Trade Representative, Office of the United States Trade Representative

The Honorable Francisco Sánchez, Under Secretary for International Trade, Department of Commerce