For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
June 3, 2002

President to Welcome Prime Minister Sharon to White House
Statement by the Press Secretary
Visit by Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel

President Bush will welcome Prime Minster Sharon to the White House on Monday, June 10 to discuss the current situation in the Middle East and to review key bilateral issues. The visit of the Prime Minster comes in the context of ongoing consultations among senior U.S. and Israeli leaders aimed at promoting peace and security in the Middle East.