Friday, February 09, 2007

President to Welcome President Sirleaf of Liberia

President Bush to Welcome President Sirleaf of the Republic of Liberia

President Bush will welcome President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of the Republic of Liberia to the White House on February 14, 2007. President Johnson-Sirleaf's visit will mark the President's 100th meeting with an African Head of State during his six years in office. The visit will be an opportunity for the President to hear from President Johnson-Sirleaf on the progress being achieved in rebuilding the social, political, and economic life of Liberia.

The President will use the opportunity to reiterate the United States' long-standing commitment to the establishment of stability and democracy in Liberia. The two leaders will also discuss continuing cooperation in the areas of reconstruction, economic development, trade and investment, security sector reform, and debt relief.

# # # For Immediate Release, Office of the Press Secretary, February 9, 2007.

President George W. Bush welcomes Liberia's President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, March 21, 2006. President Sirleaf is the first woman elected President to any country on the continent of Africa. White House photo by Eric Draper.Tuesday, March 21, 2006. President Sirleaf is the first woman elected President to any country on the continent of Africa. White House photo by Eric Draper.
President George W. Bush and Liberia's President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf speak to reporters in the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, March 21, 2006. President Sirleaf, the first woman elected President to any country on the continent of Africa, thanked President Bush, the American people and the U.S. Congress for helping support Liberia's transition from war to peace. White House photo by Eric Draper President George W. Bush and Liberia's President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf talk as they walk along the Colonnade from the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, March 21, 2006. White House photo by Eric DraperPresident George W. Bush toast Liberia's President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Tuesday, March 21, 2006, at a social luncheon at the White House in honor of President Sirleaf. White House photo by Eric DraperPresident George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush join Liberia's President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in viewing a dance performance by Moving in the Spirit, on the State Floor of the White House, Tuesday, March 21, 2006, prior to a social luncheon in honor of President Sirleaf. White House photo by Eric DraperPresident George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush join invited guests in listening to vocal star Denyce Graves at a White House social luncheon in honor of Liberia's President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Tuesday, March 21, 2006, at the White House. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
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President and Mrs. Bush to Travel to Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia, Guatemala, and Mexico

President and Mrs. Bush to Travel to Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia, Guatemala, and Mexico

President and Mrs. Bush will travel to Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia, Guatemala, and Mexico from March 8 - 14, 2007. This trip will underscore the commitment of the United States to the Western Hemisphere and will highlight our common agenda to advance freedom, prosperity, and social justice and deliver the benefits of democracy in the areas of health, education, and economic opportunity.

In São Paulo, Brazil, President Bush will meet with President Luíz Inacio “Lula” da Silva to discuss a range of issues, including alternative energy, as well as meet with other leaders of Brazilian society. The President will then travel to Montevideo, Uruguay, to conduct bilateral meetings with President Tabaré Vázquez, reciprocating his visit to Washington in May 2006.

President Bush will next travel to Bogotá, Colombia, to meet with President Álvaro Uribe and underscore the United States’ commitment to supporting that nation’s successful battle against narcoterrorism and efforts to improve the lives of the Colombian people. The President will also visit Guatemala to experience the rich cultural diversity of this Central American nation, meet with President Oscar Berger, and emphasize the close relationship between our two countries.

The President will conclude his trip with a visit to Mexico to emphasize our strong partnership with Mexico and to demonstrate support for President Felipe Calderón’s efforts to address poverty and income inequality, restore law and order, fight the common threat of drug trafficking, and strengthen our economic relationship.

# # #, For Immediate Release, Office of the Press Secretary, February 8, 2007

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