Economic Development and Future Prospects in Bangladesh, with James F. Moriarty

Asia Society members and friends are cordially invited to a breakfast with The Honorable James F. Moriarty, who recently returned to the U.S. after serving as Ambassador to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. As Bangladesh celebrates its 40th anniversary as a nation, it continues to work closely with the United States as the country moves forward on its steady path of economic development. The Ambassador will share his insights on key economic development issues in Bangladesh, relations between the United States and Bangladesh, as well as the prospects for U.S. business opportunities.

Ambassador James F. Moriarty was confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh by the Senate on March 14, 2008 and sworn in on March 26, 2008. He is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, rank of Minister-Counselor. Prior to this assignment, Mr. Moriarty served as U.S. Ambassador to Nepal between 2004 and 2007. Before moving to Nepal, Ambassador Moriarty served in 2002-2004 as Special Assistant to the President of the United States of America and Senior Director at the National Security Council. He was responsible for advising on and coordinating U.S. policy on East Asia, South Asia, and the Pacific region. Ambassador Moriarty also worked in the White House in 2001-2002 as National Security Council Director for China Affairs. In these jobs and at the National Security Council, Ambassador Moriarty helped lay the groundwork for U.S.-China policy for the 21st century.

Co-sponsored by the U.S.-Bangladesh Advisory Council (USBAC).