[wanabidii] Press Releases: Exploring Trade and Investment Opportunities Between the Pacific Islands and the United States

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Exploring Trade and Investment Opportunities Between the Pacific Islands and the United States 08/16/2015 08:29 PM EDT Exploring Trade and Investment Opportunities Between the Pacific Islands and the United States Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC August 16, 2015 Strengthening trade and investment capacity in Pacific Island nations for a more vibrant and robust economic partnership with the United States will be the focus of the “Pacific Islands-U.S. Regional Workshop on Trade, Investment, and Private Sector Development” taking place in Fiji August 19-20, 2015. This workshop, co-sponsored by the United States Department of State and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, is the first of its kind and will be attended by representatives from Pacific Island Member States, the private sector, and the U.S. Government. The workshop will strengthen the capacity of Pacific Island exporters and build awareness about how they can benefit from U.S. market access opportunities and attract more U.S. foreign direct investment. It will focus on private sector development, in particular small- and medium-sized enterprises and women-owned businesses. The U.S. Government delegation will be led by Kurt Tong, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs. The Pacific Islands will be represented by senior trade and fisheries officials as well as private sector leaders from across the region. Issues on the agenda include: navigating agricultural market opportunities for Pacific Island products; fisheries trade and development in the Pacific; accessing opportunities through trade and investment with the United States; and supply chain connectivity in the Pacific. Discussions will focus on enabling business environments that address supply-side constraints and create success for entrepreneurs and small- and medium-sized enterprises. The workshop will also facilitate initial discussions on ways to strengthen trade and investment between the Pacific Islands and the United States. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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