President Quiroga of Bolivia to Visit Washington

20 November 2001

President Quiroga of Bolivia to Visit Washington

Quiroga, Bush will explore ways to strengthen U.S.-Bolivia partnership

President Bush will welcome President Jorge Fernando Quiroga Ramirez of Bolivia to the White House on December 6, according to a press release issued by the White House on November 20.

Following is the text:

The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
November 20, 2001
Statement By The Press Secretary
President Quiroga of Bolivia to Visit Washington

The President will welcome President Jorge Fernando Quiroga Ramirez to the White House on December 6. The United States and Bolivia share a firm commitment to combat terrorism, to promote democracy and free trade, and to eliminate illegal drug production and trafficking. The President looks forward to meeting President Quiroga to thank him for his leadership on these important issues, and to discuss ways to further strengthen the partnership between our two nations.

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