For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
May 23, 2003

Statement by the Press Secretary
Visit of President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva of Brazil

President Bush will welcome Brazilian President Lula to the White House on June 20, 2003. The United States and Brazil value close cooperation on bilateral, hemispheric, and global issues. The two leaders will discuss issues of common interest, such as advancing economic growth and prosperity, and promoting peace, freedom, and stability.

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