For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
February 26, 2001

Statement by the Press Secretary
Jordanian King to Visit Washington

President Bush will welcome King Abdullah to Washington for a working visit on April 10. The United States and Jordan share a broad range of common interests in the Middle East region, and have a long history of cooperation in the pursuit of peace. The President looks forward to discussing bilateral and regional issues with the King, including efforts to achieve peace in the Middle East.

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