*EPF306 02/05/2003
Text: President Karzai To Meet With Bush in Washington February 27
(White House says U.S. "remains committed to a bright future for Afghanistan") (200)

President Bush will meet with Afghan President Hamid Karzai on February 27 to discuss U.S. commitment to reconstruction of Afghanistan, according to a February 5 statement by the White House press secretary.

"The President looks forward to discussing with President Karzai the progress being made toward our shared goals of rebuilding the country's society and economy, and securing a nation free from terror, war, and want," said the statement.

Following is text of February 5 White House press secretary statement announcing President Karzai's visit to the White House:

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The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
February 5, 2003

Statement by the Press Secretary Visit of President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan

President Bush will welcome President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan for a meeting and lunch on February 27. The President looks forward to discussing with President Karzai the progress being made toward our shared goals of rebuilding the country's society and economy, and securing a nation free from terror, war, and want. The United States remains committed to a bright future for Afghanistan.

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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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