For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
September 2, 2005

President to Welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin to the White House

President Bush will host Russian President Vladimir Putin at the White House on September 16, 2005. The two Presidents will consult on a number of bilateral and global issues and discuss ways to broaden and deepen the U.S.-Russian partnership in facing the challenges and opportunities of the 21st Century.

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