Assistant US trade representative in town

Assistant US Trade Representative for South Asia Michael J Delaney arrived yesterday for a five-day visit to Bangladesh.
This is his first visit to Bangladesh. Delaney will have discussions with government officials on trade issues.
Delaney, a graduate from Emory University and the University of Chicago, was appointed assistant US trade representative for South Asia in September 2008.
He is responsible for development of trade with South Asia as well as Iraq. Several trade initiatives fall under his purview, including the US proposal for creation of regional opportunity zones in Afghanistan and certain regions of Pakistan.
Prior to his appointment at USTR, he served as US political adviser to NATO Southern Regional Command in Kandahar in Afghanistan.