Secretary Don Evans Promotes Greater Economic Partnership with Central
and Eastern Europe
U.S. Commerce Secretary Don Evans today announced he will travel to
Central and Eastern Europe at the request of President Bush to reaffirm
the Administrations commitment and support for stronger economic
and commercial ties, and to strengthen trade and investment between
the nations.
Im
pleased to travel to Central and Eastern Europe at the request of
the President to demonstrate our support and appreciation of these
countries. I look forward to further developing our economic relationship
with our longstanding friends and trading partners, said Evans.
Trade
is key to promoting political and economic stability. Stronger economic
ties between the U.S. and Central and Eastern Europe will promote
economic growth, increased innovation, greater productivity and a
better quality of life for all of our people," Evans said.
Evans
will visit Romania, Bulgaria and Slovakia, Feb. 27 March 1,
to meet with high-level government officials to explore ways the United
States can help build their economies and increase U.S. commercial
activity in these markets.