March 20, 2008
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Secretary Paulson to Meet with Abu Dhabi and Singapore Officials on Sovereign Wealth Funds

Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. and Deputy Secretary Robert M. Kimmitt will welcome officials from the governments of Abu Dhabi and Singapore today to the Treasury Department for a meeting to discuss issues surrounding sovereign wealth funds, recipient country inward investment regimes, and efforts to develop best practices.  Joining Paulson will be Government of Abu Dhabi Executive Council Member Hamad Al Hurr Al Suwaidi, ADIA Executive Director Hareb Masood Al-Darmaki, Singapore Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam, and GIC Deputy Chairman Tony Tan.

A photo op will take place at the conclusion of the meeting, at approximately 3:45 p.m. Contact Eileen Gilligan for more information at 202-622-1374 or Eileen.Gilligan@do.treas.gov.

Following the meeting, Assistant Secretary for International Affairs Clay Lowery will hold a pen and pad briefing.

Who  
Treasury Assistant Secretary for International Affairs Clay Lowery
What  
Pen-and-pad briefing on sovereign wealth fund meeting
When  
Thursday, March 20, 4:15 p.m. EDT
Where  
Treasury Media Room, 4121

Note: Media without Treasury press credentials should contact Frances Anderson at (202) 622-2960, or Frances.Anderson@do.treas.gov with the following information: full name, Social Security Number and date of birth.  No cameras will be permitted into the briefing.