Under Secretary Karen Hughes: Travel to RamallahOffice of the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Under Secretary Hughes traveled to the West Bank July 24-25 to help launch the new Middle East Investment Initiative. Under Secretary Hughes gave remarks at the ceremony, saying "While there, the Under Secretary met with senior Palestinian officials, leaders of civil society, local school children and the Arab language press to convey U.S. support for the Palestinian people and government. Related Material Remarks by Under Secretary Hughes: Middle East Investment Initiative: Launching New Opportunities in the Middle East. Fact Sheet: Middle East Investment Initiative Press Release: Middle East Investment Initiative |