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Under Secretary Fernandez delivered the keynote address at the American Arab Chamber of Commerce’s 32nd Anniversary "Building Economic Bridges" Gala on October 25. The event celebrated innovation, entrepreneurship, and advancements in clean energy. During his speech, he shared insights on global economic trends and their alignment with the entrepreneurial spirit driving Arab American businesses.
Fernandez announced that the United States would lead a trade delegation with the Chamber and the Michigan Municipal League and Foundation in December to Qatar, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates. This initiative aims to deepen cooperation between the U.S. and these key partners, focusing on public-private collaboration in sectors such as critical minerals, supply chain resilience, and emerging technologies.
The engagement by Under Secretary Fernandez with the American Arab Chamber of Commerce is designed to strengthen foreign commercial advocacy for Michigan's private sector and Arab American business communities across the U.S., promoting job creation.
For more information, interested parties can refer to the Chamber’s full recording and press release or follow Under Secretary Fernandez on social media platforms including X (@State_E), LinkedIn (@State-E), and Facebook (@StateDeptE). Media inquiries can be directed to E_Communications@state.gov.
