KEY

OFFICERS

OF

FOREIGN

SERVICE

POSTS
 

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Guide for Business
Representatives
 

The Key Officers Guide lists key officers at For¬
eign Service posts with whom American business
representatives would most likely have contact. All
embassies, missions, consulates general, and con¬
sulates are listed.

At the head of each U.S. diplomatic mission are
the Chief of l\/lission (with the title of Ambassador,
Minister or Charge d'Affaires) and the Deputy Chief
of Mission. These officers are responsible for all
components of the U.S. Mission within a country, in¬
cluding consular posts.

At larger posts, Commercial Officers represent
U.S. commercial interests within their country of
assignment. Specializing in U.S. export promotion,
Commercial Officers assist American business
through: arranging appointments with local busi¬
ness and government officials, providing counsel on
local trade regulations, laws, and customs; identify¬
ing importers, buyers, agents, distributors, and joint
venture partners for U.S. firms; and other business
assistance.