For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
February 21, 2002
Uzbekistan President to Visit Washington
Statement by the Press Secretary
President Bush will welcome President of Uzbekistan Islom Karimov
to the Oval Office on March 12, 2002. The Presidents
discussion will reflect the new relationship that is evolving between
the United States and Uzbekistan. The countries
unprecedented level of cooperation first became evident in the fight
against terrorists in Afghanistan. The United States looks
forward to deepening cooperation not only on security matters, but also
on human rights and political and economic reform, all of which are
essential elements of the robust and lasting relationship we hope to
build with Uzbekistan and its people.
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