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This is an archived USAID document retained on this web site as a matter of public record.
His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan to Address the U.S. Business Community
WASHINGTON, DC 20523
PRESS OFFICE
http://www.usaid.gov/
(202) 712-4320
2004-012
June 10, 2004
Contact: USAID Press Office
For Immediate Release
WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Agency for International (USAID), the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an invitation-only luncheon for His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan.
Remarks from President Karzai and U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Donald E. Evans; USAID Administrator Andrew S. Natsios; and Ms. Karen Hughes, member of the U.S.-Afghan Women's Council and former Counselor to The President (U.S. President George W. Bush), will address Afghanistan's remarkable, multi-sector accomplishments driving the new democracy's pro-business environment and economic growth.
The long-term commitment of the U.S. to Afghanistan, signified by the announcement of new USAID programs supporting U.S. business investment and development, will be highlighted.
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WHO: |
Hamid Karzai, President of the Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan
--with the special participation of-
The Honorable Donald E. Evans
Secretary, U.S. Department Commerce
The Honorable Andrew S. Natsios
Administrator, U.S. Agency for International Development
Ms. Karen Hughes
former Counselor to The President and current member of
the U.S.-Afghan Women's Council
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WHERE: |
U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Hall of Flags
1615 H Street, N.W., Washington, DC
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WHEN: |
Monday, June 14, 2004 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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PRESS: |
Official press credentials required,
Secret Service check-in, cameras in place by 10:00 AM
Complimentary lunch provided
Please R.S.V.P. by 2:00 PM; Friday, June 11, to (202) 641-5741 |
The U.S. Agency for International
Development has provided economic and humanitarian assistance
worldwide for more than 40 years.
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