Notice to the Press Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC November 25, 2002
Future of Iraq, Economic and Infrastructure Working Group MeetingThe Department of State is pleased to announce that the second session of the Future of Iraq's Economic and Infrastructure Working Group will convene on December 2–3, 2002 at the Radisson Barcelo, 2121 P Street, NW, Washington, DC.
At this session, the State Department’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs will be hosting approximately 15 "Free Iraqis" for discussions on economic policy, restoration of transportation, electricity, and communications infrastructure, job creation, debt and reparations, conversion of military industry to civilian uses, and foreign direct investment.
For further information regarding the Future of Iraq project, please contact Gregg Sullivan, Deputy Director for Press Affairs, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, at 202-647-5150. If you are interested in interviewing the Iraqi participants at the conclusion of the session, please contact David Staples, Public Affair Officer, Future of Iraq, at 202-312-9839.
Released on November 25, 2002
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