He held office as Commerce Minister and as the head of national parks.

Officials on both sides said they hoped for a resolution when commerce ministers meet on the issue in February.

"Who says he doesn't have the right to live in a villa worth $1.5 million, or even $10 million," the Commerce Minister said.

Three weeks ago, the commerce minister of Pakistan came to Washington to meet with his American counterparts.

In 1975, he was made the Commerce Minister.

Schläffe, the Commerce Minister, took the lead in negotiation.

He served as Commerce Minister for the newly liberated Korea from 1949-1950.

"As Commerce Minister, and in your other capacities, Werlin, you have certainly read this study."

Days later, the commerce minister, Kwesi Ahoomey-Zunu, was named to lead the new government.

Many business owners grumbled privately that despite the Commerce Minister's disclaimer, they found the approach intimidating.