For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
May 26, 2006

President Bush to Welcome Prime Minister Harper of Canada

President Bush will welcome Prime Minister Harper of Canada to the White House on July 6, 2006. The President looks forward to this second official meeting with the Prime Minister, following the productive discussion they began in Cancun, Mexico on March 30-31. The visit highlights the special relationship between the United States and Canada as close friends and neighbors. The two leaders will discuss a range of bilateral and global issues, and explore areas where there are opportunities to deepen our bilateral ties and advance our shared global agenda.

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