President to Welcome British Prime Minister Blair

President to Welcome British Prime Minister Blair to the White House

President Bush will host British Prime Minister Tony Blair for a meeting and working dinner at the White House on June 7, 2005. The President looks forward to congratulating Prime Minister Blair personally on his recent re-election.

The United States has no closer ally than the United Kingdom as we work together globally to promote freedom, democracy, security, and economic growth and opportunity. The President and Prime Minister will discuss the full range of challenges before us, including Iraq, Afghanistan, WMD proliferation, terrorism, Africa, development, climate, and building democracy and security throughout the Broader Middle East and North Africa. The visit takes place as Prime Minister Blair prepares to host the G8 Summit in Gleneagles, Scotland, on July 6-8, 2005.

# # # For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary May 31, 2005

President to Welcome NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer

President to Welcome NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer to the White House

President Bush will meet with NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer at the White House on June 1, 2005. NATO remains a cornerstone of American security and the foundation of America's alliance with Europe. The President is pleased to have this opportunity to discuss with the leader of the Alliance how the United States and Europe can continue to strengthen their strategic partnership in addressing the major challenges we face at the beginning of the 21st century.

# # # For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary May 31, 2005