Press Office Week Ahead for October 23-29

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Ambassador Sapiro will travel to Jordan for World Economic Forum (WEF) events

Dead Sea, Jordan

Open Press Events

Please contact Matthew Lawrence at mlawrence@ustr.eop.gov for more information

Monday, October 24, 2011

Ambassador Sapiro will travel to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for bilateral meetings

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Closed Press

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Ambassador Marantis will testify before the House Ways and Means Committee during its hearing on the United States-China economic relationship

Washington, D.C.

Open Press

Please contact Matthew Lawrence at mlawrence@ustr.eop.gov for more information

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Ambassador Kirk will meet with the Peruvian Prime Minister, Salomon Lerner

Washington, D.C.

Closed Press

Ambassador Kirk will give remarks on the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ meeting and ongoing Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations at an event hosted by the United States Chamber of Commerce, the Washington International Trade Association (WITA), and the National Committee for APEC (NCAPEC)

Washington, D.C.

Open Press

Please contact Matthew Lawrence at mlawrence@ustr.eop.gov for more information

Ambassador Punke will represent the United States at a meeting of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) General Council

Geneva, Switzerland

Closed Press

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Ambassador Marantis will attend the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) board of directors meeting

Washington, D.C.

Closed Press

Friday, October 28, 2011

Ambassador Sapiro will meet with the President of the Confederation of Italian Industries, Ms. Emma Marcegaglia

Washington, D.C.

Closed Press

*Additional events may be announced throughout the week.