Under Secretary David Cohen to Visit Middle East

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Under Secretary David Cohen to Visit Middle East



Cohen to Continue Treasury’s Global Engagement on Iran, Consult on Efforts to Combat Terrorist Financing and Enforce Arab League Sanctions Against Syria

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced today that Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence David S. Cohen will travel to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain December 17 – 20, 2011 to discuss regional issues related to sanctions against Iran and Syria as well as the United States’ continued efforts to combat global terrorism.

Continuing the Treasury Department’s close coordination with international partners and allies in the region, Under Secretary Cohen will meet with senior government officials in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Manama, Bahrain to discuss options to increase pressure on the Government of Iran, including potential financial measures targeting the Central Bank of Iran.

Under Secretary Cohen’s meetings will also focus on other issues of common interest, including continued cooperation on efforts to disrupt the financial and support networks of terrorist organizations, and the implementation of U.S., EU and Arab League sanctions aimed at disrupting the Asad regime’s ability to finance its campaign of violence against the Syrian people.

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