For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
July 17, 2003

President Bush to Welcome Prime Minister Sharon to Washington
Statement by the Press Secretary
Visit by Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel

President Bush will welcome Prime Minister Sharon of Israel to Washington for a meeting and working lunch on July 29, 2003. The two leaders will discuss efforts to advance peace between Israelis and Palestinians, as well as a range of bilateral and regional issues.

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