Jordan's King to Meet with Bush in Washington February 1

(White House announces visit plans January 24) (190)

King Abdallah of Jordan will have a meeting and working breakfast with
President Bush in the White House February 1, it was announced January
24.

Following is the text of the White House announcement:

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THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

January 24, 2002

STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY

King of Jordan to Visit Washington

President Bush will welcome King Abdallah of Jordan to Washington for
a meeting and working breakfast on February 1. This will be the
President's third meeting with the King. Jordan is a strong ally and
partner of the United States, and has been a significant contributor
to the campaign against terrorism. The United States and Jordan share
a broad range of bilateral and regional interests. The President looks
forward to his discussions with the King, including on the campaign
against terrorism and the situation in the Middle East.

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