President to Welcome Bulgarian President Purvanov

President to Welcome Bulgarian President Purvanov to the White House

President Bush will welcome Bulgarian President Georgi Purvanov for a meeting at the White House on October 17, 2005. Bulgaria is a close friend and NATO ally which has made significant contributions to supporting democracy and security in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Balkans. The President and President Purvanov will discuss a range of issues on the transatlantic agenda, including our common commitment to working together to advance freedom in Europe and beyond.

# # # For Immediate Release, Office of the Press Secretary, September 1, 2005

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