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THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release June 9, 2000

STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY

President Clinton will meet with the President of Armenia, Robert Kocharian, at the White House on June 27. The two presidents will discuss regional issues, including the support of the United States for the Nagorno-Karabakh peace process and the restoration of economic ties among the countries of the Caucasus. They will also discuss Armenia's efforts to strengthen democracy, reinforce the rule of law, and build a market economy.

While in Washington President Kocharian will also attend meetings with the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank as well as with Vice President Gore, other senior Administration officials, and members of Congress.

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