August 1, CS Baghdad joined forces with DOD's Task Force for Business Stability Operations to bring a group of U.S. companies to Baghdad to meet with Ministry officials, visit factories, and familiarize themselves with co-production and production sharing opportunities at existing factories close to Baghdad. SCO Carrico made a presentation on upcoming Iraqi buyer delegations, visa challenges for Iraqi businessmen, and introduced newly-established Ambassador Ries, U.S. Embassy Coordinator for Economic Transition.