[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 21 (Friday, January 31, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 4729]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-2373]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

United States-Egypt Presidents' Council; Membership

ACTION: Notice of membership opportunity.

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SUMMARY: During his September, 1994 visit to Cairo, Vice President 
Gore, on behalf of President Clinton, and President Mubarak announced 
the U.S.-Egypt ``Partnership for Growth and Development''. This 
bilateral initiative included the establishment of the United States-
Egypt Presidents' Council. The first meeting of the Council took place 
in April 1995. The purpose of the Council is to provide a forum through 
which American and Egyptian private sector representatives can provide 
advice and counsel to their respective governments that reflect their 
views, needs and concerns regarding private sector business development 
in Egypt and enhanced bilateral commercial ties. The Council exchanges 
information and encourages bilateral discussions that address the 
following areas:

--Factors that affect the growth of private sector business in Egypt, 
including disincentives to trade and investment and regulatory 
obstacles;
--Initiatives that the Government of Egypt might take to promote 
private sector business growth in Egypt;
--Identification and promotion of business opportunities in Egypt;
--Steps to facilitate and encourage the development of commercial 
expansion between the two countries.

    The U.S. Section of the Council, chaired by the U.S. Secretary of 
Commerce, consists of fifteen members, all drawn from the private 
sector. They represent the diversity of American business with emphasis 
on: banking and investment, agribusiness and food processing, tourism, 
pharmaceuticals, services, information technology, electronics and 
other high technology industries, and manufacturing industries. Council 
members serve two-year terms which can be renewed. The Commerce 
Department seeks nominations of outstanding individuals to serve on the 
Council.
    In order to meet eligibility requirements for membership, a 
candidate should be:

--A U.S. citizen residing in the United States;
--The President or CEO (or comparable level of responsibility) of a 
private sector company (or, in the case of very large private sector 
companies, the head of a sizeable operating unit); or head of a non-
profit organization that has a unique technical expertise and 
outstanding reputation; and
--Not a registered Foreign Agent.

    In reviewing eligible candidates, the Commerce Department will 
consider such selection factors as:

--Experience and interest in the Egyptian market;
--Industry or service sector represented;
--Export/investment experience;
--Contribution to diversity based on industry sectors, company size, 
and location.

    To be considered for membership, please provide the following: name 
or names and title(s) of the individual(s) requesting consideration; 
name and address of the company or organization sponsoring each 
individual; company's product, service or technical expertise; size of 
the company; export trade, investment, or international program 
experience and major markets; and a brief statement of why the 
candidate(s) should be considered for membership on the Council.

DATES: In order to receive full consideration, requests must be 
received no later than: February 28, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Please send your requests for consideration to Tom Sams, 
Egypt Desk, Office of the Near East, either by fax on 202-482-0878 or 
by mail to Room H-2029B, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C. 
20230.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Tom Sams, Office of the Near East, 
Room H-2029B, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C. 20230.

    Dated: January 27, 1997.
Cherie Loustaunau,
Deputy Director, Office of the Near East.
[FR Doc. 97-2373 Filed 1-30-97; 8:45 am]
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