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THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary


For Immediate Release June 8, 1999

STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY

Official Working Visit with President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt

President Clinton extended an invitation to President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt for an Official Working Visit on July 1, which President Mubarak has accepted. The visit provides an important opportunity to further develop the partnership between Egypt and the United States and to deepen cooperation and coordination on the Middle East Peace Process. The two leaders also will discuss a range of regional and international issues.

President Mubarak also will be meeting with Vice President Gore to continue their work on the U.S.-Egypt Partnership for Economic Growth and Development.

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