*EPF104 06/11/01
Text: Bush to Meet Australian Leader in September
(Prime Minister Howard to visit Washington September 10) (220)

Following is the text of the June 11 White House press statement on the visit of Australian Prime Minister Howard to Washington:

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President Bush to Meet with Prime Minister of Australia

THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
June 11, 2001

STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY

Visit by Prime Minister Howard of Australia

President Bush will welcome Prime Minister Howard of Australia to Washington on September 10. The United States and Australia are treaty allies and share a long history of close friendship and cooperation. The President is particularly pleased to welcome the Prime Minister this year, which marks the 100th year of the Australian federation and the 50th anniversary of the U.S.-Australia alliance. Australians and Americans have fought side by side in every war this past century and continue to work together to promote shared values and common interests. The President looks forward to discussing regional security issues, exploring how best to advance our free trade goals, and reaffirming the strength and vitality of the U.S. partnership with Australia.

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(Distributed by the Office of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State. Web site: http://usinfo.state.gov)

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