US Secretary for Trade looks for ways to strengthen US-Polish trade re lations

Data shows that at the end of June, with investments of $8.29 million, the US was the third largest investor in Poland. After nine months of 2003, the foreign trade turnover between the countries grew 0.3% to reach $2.13 billion. "We are working on strengthening economic relations between our states so as to create an environment for the development of the private sector," Evans told journalists after concluding talks with Polish businessmen and government leaders. He also announced that a special working committee would be set up, which will consist of representatives of both countries and which will resolve problems impeding cooperation. "I hope that many of the problems would be dealt with by the spring when the Deputy Prime Ministers visits the USA," added Evans. (Puls Biznesu, p. 5) M.M.