For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
April 16, 2002

Statement by the Press Secretary
Visit by Prime Minister Mahathir of Malaysia

President Bush will welcome Prime Minister Mahathir of Malaysia to Washington on May 14. As a modern, moderate, Muslim state, Malaysia plays an important role in the global war against terrorism and in regional security. The President looks forward to discussing with Prime Minister Mahathir a full range of bilateral and global issues.