Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to Washington

Visit by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to Washington

President Bush will welcome Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to the White House on May 26, 2005. The United States remains committed to the vision of two states, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security. President Bush looks forward to discussing with President Abbas a range of bilateral and regional issues, including Gaza Disengagement and efforts to move ahead on the roadmap toward a peace settlement between Israelis and Palestinians.

# # # For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary May 17, 2005 Statement by the Press Secretary