US Department of Commerce Deputy Assistant Secretary for Europe Paul B. Dyck
visited Armenia

ArmRadio.am
17.02.2007 11:43

Paul B. Dyck, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Europe at the US
Department of Commerce, visited Armenia February 14-16. During his
trip, Mr. Dyck met with government officials including Minister of
Trade and Economic Development Karen Chshmaritian, Senior Economic
Advisor to the President Vahram Nercissiantz, and Deputy Minister of
Foreign Affairs Arman Kirakosian. He also met with representatives of
the American Chamber of Commerce, US investors in Armenia, local
business, and alumni of US government-funded exchange programs. Mr.
Dyck focused on issues related to Armenia’s economic growth,
commercial developments, the investment climate, and business
opportunities for foreign companies. He also discussed customs
administration issues, as well as legal measures and enforcement
mechanisms related to the protection of Intellectual Property Rights.

Paul B. Dyck was appointed to serve as Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Europe at the US Department of Commerce in June 2006. Mr. Dyck is
responsible for directing the Department’s efforts to open markets and
ensure fair treatment for American exporters in 50 countries,
including all of Europe, Russia, and Eurasia. He is also responsible
for developing strategies and programs to enhance the United States’
commercial position in the region, as well as engaging with foreign
government officials to resolve commercial disputes. Before joining
the Department of Commerce, Mr. Dyck served at the US Department of
State as senior advisor to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. In
this position, Mr. Dyck helped coordinate the Secretary’s strategic
planning efforts and transformational diplomacy agenda.