For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
September 30, 2005

President to Welcome Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas

President Bush will welcome Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to the White House on October 20, 2005. The President looks forward to discussing with President Abbas Palestinian efforts to improve governance, revive their economy, institute security reform, and fight terror. The two leaders will also discuss a range of other bilateral and regional issues.

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