For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
January 17, 2002
Uruguayan President to Visit Washington
Statement by the Press Secretary
The President will welcome Uruguayan President Jorge Batlle to
Washington on February 15, 2002. This visit provides the
opportunity to deepen United States cooperation with Uruguay, a strong
ally on counterterrorism and on advancing hemispheric free
trade. The United States appreciates Uruguay's support in
the war on terrorism. President Bush looks forward to
discussing with President Batlle ways to advance negotiations for the
Free Trade Area of the Americas.
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