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DYCK IS INTERESTED IN RA ECONOMIC GROWTH
[06:35 pm] 16 February, 2007
Paul B. Dyck, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Europe at
the U.S. 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, U.S. investors in
Armenia, local business, and alumni of U.S.
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 U.S. 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 U.S. 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.