Under Secretary Fernandez Announces Trade Delegation at the American Arab Chamber of Commerce Gala in Michigan

Under Secretary Fernandez delivered the keynote address at the American Arab Chamber of Commerce's 32nd Anniversary "Building Economic Bridges" Gala October 25, dedicated to celebrating innovation, entrepreneurship, and advancements in clean energy. Building on this year's theme, he shared insights on global economic trends and how they align with the entrepreneurial spirit fueling Arab American businesses.

He also announced the United States would lead a trade delegation with the Chamber and the Michigan Municipal League and Foundation in December of this year to Qatar, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates to deepen cooperation between the United States and these key partners. The trip will bolster public-private collaboration in sectors including critical minerals, supply chain resilience, and emerging technologies.

Under Secretary Fernandez's engagement with the American Arab Chamber of Commerce aims to strengthen foreign commercial advocacy to benefit Michigan's private sector and Arab American business communities across the U.S. and promote job creation.

Learn more from the Chamber's full recording and press release and Under Secretary Fernandez's remarks. To stay up to date, follow Under Secretary Fernandez on X: @State_E, LinkedIn: @State-E, and Facebook: @StateDeptE. For media inquiries, please contact [email protected].

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