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Ambassador Francis J. Ricciardone's Remarks and Public Appearances

Ambassador Ricciardone and Dr.Ricciardone visit the Antique Car Museum at ESBAS (Aegean Free Zone).
Ambassador Ricciardone Boosts Economic Ties in Izmir
May 11, 2011

Observing that “new American investments will create jobs in both Türkiye and the US,” US Ambassador Francis J. Ricciardone visited Izmir in May to support commercial ties between Türkiye and the US. In a speech to the Izmir Chamber of Commerce, Ambassador Ricciardone stressed that relations between the two countries, as well as cooperation and struggle against challenges, have become vitally important in recent years. During ground breaking ceremonies for new investment by US companies Cummins and Pratt & Whitney, he highlighted that the overall “US goal is to renew the alliance between our two countries and friendship between our two nations. ” Ambassador spoke to regional TV station Yeni Asir regarding US-Türkiye economic relations. You can watch the video below.
 
http://turkey.usembassy.gov/amb_ricciardone_izmir.html