The Commerce Department's groundbreaking Executive Trade Mission to Tripoli, Libya and Algiers, Algeria will open doors for U.S. firms seeking to enter or expand their presence in these lucrative markets. Led by a senior Commerce official, this mission offers a timely way for U.S. companies to gain first-hand market information, access to government decision-makers, and one-on-one meetings with pre-screened business contacts, including potential agents, distributors and partners. The mission will promote U.S. equipment, services, and technologies across a range of industry sectors, including, but not limited to, energy, infrastructure, information technology, environmental, and safety and security. The participation fee is $6,900 for large firms and $5,850 for small or medium-sized enterprises.

Two-way trade between the United States and Libya has surged since the easing of U.S. sanctions in 2004. The Libyan Government is making efforts to diversify the economy and encourage private-sector participation in new manufacturing and service activities. As Libya moves forward with its transition, the country holds potentially rich trade opportunities in almost every sector. Algeria's large oil and natural gas resources and an economy growing by 3-5 percent annually have generated almost $200 billion in foreign exchange reserves – more than any country in the region. The United States ranks as Algeria's largest bilateral trading partner in the world. As in Libya, demand for infrastructure products and technologies is on the rise.