The AmChams of Asia Pacific (AAP) Washington Doorknock 2026 was held in Washington, D.C., from 21 to 24 June 2026, bringing together business leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region for high-level engagements with U.S. Congressional leaders, senior officials of the Trump Administration, leading policy experts, and analysts shaping U.S. policy toward the Indo-Pacific. The annual flagship advocacy mission featured a series of strategic dialogues, policy briefings, presentations, and seminars, providing delegates with unique access to decision-makers, timely policy insights, and valuable opportunities to strengthen public-private engagement on issues of regional trade, investment, and economic cooperation, a press release said.
AmCham Executive Director Chowdhury Kaiser Mohammad Riyadh represented Bangladesh at the AmChams of Asia Pacific (AAP) Delegation, joining fellow representatives from across the Asia-Pacific region.
During the session, Riyadh met with Ambassador Rick Switzer, Deputy United States Trade Representative for Asia, Textiles, Investment, Services, and Intellectual Property; Hiro Rodriguez, Executive Director of the Advocacy Center at the International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce; and Emory Cox, Special Assistant to the President for International Economic Relations at the National Economic Council.
In addition, he had the opportunity to engage with Representative Young Kim, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific; Senator Steve Daines, a member of the Senate Subcommittee on International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness; and Senator Maggie Hassan, Ranking Member of the Joint Economic Committee.
Riyadh called for continued U.S. support to facilitate increased American investment in Bangladesh and emphasized the importance of affording the country a reasonable transition period to address forced-labor compliance requirements. He also invited USTR officials to engage with AmCham members during their next visit to Bangladesh. In addition, he sought the U.S. perspective on Bangladesh’s strategic significance in the Indo-Pacific and the areas of cooperation offering the greatest potential to deepen bilateral relations in the years ahead.
Riyadh has been with the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) for nearly three years and brings around 18 years of experience across the public and private sectors. He began his career with the Bangladesh Army, an institution he credits with shaping his leadership, discipline, and professional values. He has also been actively engaged in youth development, delivering self-development sessions to inspire and empower young people to realize their full potential.
The AmChams of Asia Pacific (AAP) is the leading regional voice of American business in the Asia-Pacific, bringing together 30 independent American Chambers of Commerce across 26 economies to promote trade, investment, and economic cooperation with the United States. Established in 1968, AAP represents a dynamic network of more than 15,000 companies and over 50,000 American business executives. Collectively, its member companies employ millions of people across the region and facilitate trade and investment valued at more than US$600 billion, underscoring AAP’s influential role in advancing U.S.–Asia-Pacific economic engagement.
