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Notice to the Press Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC September 14, 2004
Assistant Secretary Wayne to Announce U.S. Intent to Rejoin International Coffee Organization
On Wednesday, September 15, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs, E. Anthony Wayne, will announce the U.S. government’s intent to rejoin the International Coffee Organization (ICO).
Representatives from USTR and USAID will join Assistant Secretary Wayne at the podium. Ambassadors from many of the ICO member countries are also expected to attend.
For background information about the ICO, please check www.ico.org
The press briefing will start promptly at 10:00am, followed by a small reception at approximately 10:45am.
Assistant Secretary Wayne will be available for short interviews after the press announcement.
Location: USAID Information Center (Mezzanine Level) Ronald Reagan Building 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C.
To register to attend, please contact the USAID press office at 202-712-4708.
NOTE: Pre-set time for cameras: 9:15am. All other media should arrive by NLT 9:30am for security check. Valid press credential (and photo ID) required.
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[End] Released on September 14, 2004
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