U.S. Commerce Secretary Don Evans to Urge
Economic Partnerships on Business Development Mission To Africa The Week of November 11-15

U.S. Commerce Secretary Don Evans will lead 10 American businesses to Ghana and South Africa next week on a business development trade mission. Evans will also visit Morocco to reiterate the United States commitment to pursue a free trade agreement between the two nations. Throughout the week, Secretary Evans will participate in bilateral briefings and meetings to promote economic relations between the United States and African Nations.

Monday, November 11th
Arrives Rabat, Morocco
Meets with Moroccan Prime Minister Driss Jettou
Meets with King Mohamed VI of Morocco

Tuesday, November 12th
Arrives Accra, Ghana

Wednesday, November 13th
Delivers remarks to American Chamber of Commerce Breakfast
Highlights U.S. Corporate Citizenship at Princess Marie Louise Hospital in Accra, Ghana
Meets with Ghanaian President, John A. Kufuor

Thursday, November 14th
Arrives Johannesburg, South Africa
Highlights U.S. Corporate Citizenship at Chris Hani Hospital in Soweto, South Africa
Delivers Remarks to American Chamber of Commerce Dinner

Friday, November 15th
Meets with South African President Thabo Mbeki
Meets with Ministers from the Southern African Custom Union