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Mexico City, October 19 – “On November 9, 2006, Mexican President-elect Felipe Calderon will travel to Washington, D.C. to meet with U.S. President George Bush. The meeting will provide both leaders with the opportunity to strengthen our already vibrant bilateral relationship and to discuss ways of making both of our countries more secure and prosperous, given the many economic and security challenges we face together both in the region and in the world,” said U.S. Ambassador Antonio O. Garza.
President Bush and President-Elect Calderon also will discuss ways of strengthening cooperation between our two countries on trade, economic growth, and competitiveness.
“As President Bush has said in the past, the United States and Mexico share a very special relationship. Our government looks forward to working closely with the government of Felipe Calderon,” added Garza.
Attached below is the White House press release on the upcoming visit. * * * * * THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
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For Immediate Release October 19, 2006
STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY
Visit by President-elect Felipe Calderon of Mexico President Bush will welcome President-elect Felipe Calderon of Mexico to the White House on November 9, 2006. Mexico is an important hemispheric partner of the United States, and the President looks forward to meeting with President-elect Calderon prior to his inauguration on December 1. President Bush and President-elect Calderon will discuss a range of global, regional, and bilateral issues, including ways to strengthen cooperation between the United States and Mexico, and enhance competitiveness, free trade, economic growth, and security in North America. # # #
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