President Bush Participates in the Red Sea Summit

President Bush is committed to the goal of achieving peace in the Middle East. On June 3, 2003, President Bush met with Arab leaders who are also committed to and an integral part of the peace process. In Aqaba, Jordan on June 4, 2003, President Bush held a trilateral meeting with Prime Minister Sharon of Israel and Prime Minister Abbas of the Palestinian Authority. This meeting marked important progress towards the goal of a peaceful Middle East.

The Middle East roadmap makes clear that all sides must make tangible immediate steps towards this two-state vision, and President Bush said the United States will continue to strive to see that the commitments of all parties are fulfilled. The President has asked Secretary of State Colin Powell, and National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice to make this cause a matter of the highest priority.