FTA Seminars: Maximizing Trade with the U.S.

Past Seminars

Through the support of the U.S. Department of State’s Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), IESC held four Trade Promotion Seminars on the following dates and locations:

  • May 6-7, Manama, Bahrain
  • May 11-12, Muscat, Oman
  • June 1-2, Amman, Jordan 
  • June 9-10, Casablanca, Morocco 

At the trade seminars, business sector specialists and United States government subject matter experts shared their insights on how to take advantage of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States. Topics included how to understand FTA requirements in specific areas, best practices, and “lessons learned” in an effort to expand trade and investment between the United States and the host country.

Related press release
Morocco seminar documents

Speaker Presentations

We extend thanks to all who participated and contributed to these seminars' success. Copies of the presentations given during the seminars can be reached by following the links.

Manama, Bahrain speaker presentations
Muscat, Oman speaker presentations
Casablanca, Morocco speaker presentations