Notice to the Press Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC October 10, 2008
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to Participate in Palestinian Business and Investment ForumSecretary of State Condoleezza Rice will deliver remarks at the Palestinian Business and Investment Forum on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 8:45 a.m. at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H Street NW, Washington, DC.
The Palestinian Business and Investment Forum, which will also include an address by Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad, will explore specific investment opportunities in sectors that include information and communication technology, agribusiness and pharmaceuticals. The Forum will highlight unique investment opportunities in the West Bank economy and is being co-hosted by the U.S.-Palestinian Partnership, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Palestinian Private Sector Coordinating Council, and the Palestinian American Chamber of Commerce.
View a complete agenda at www.uschamber.com/assets/international/pbifagenda.pdf. For more information or to register, e-mail press@uschamber.com or call 202-463-5682.
This event is open for press coverage.
Pre-set for cameras: 7:00 a.m.
Access for cameras after 7:30 a.m. will not be permitted.
Final access for writers and still photographers: 8:00 a.m.
PRESS CONTACTS:
Stephanie Obenschain
Office of the Under Secretary of State
for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs
U.S. Department of State
(202) 647-9130
Office of Media Relations
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
(202) 463-5682
Office of Press Relations
U.S. Department of State
(202) 647-2492
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Released on October 10, 2008
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