/ 5 February 2002

BUSH TO MEET AFRICAN PRESIDENTS

PRESIDENTS Jose Eduardo dos Santos of Angola, Festus Mogae of Botswana and Joaquim Chissano of Mozambique are to visit the White House February 26 at the invitation of US President George W. Bush, the White House said on Monday. “These three leaders are critically important to the future of Southern Africa. President Bush looks forward to discussing issues affecting Southern Africa, particularly its political stability and security, trade and economic development, poverty reduction and HIV/Aids,” said the White House. – AFP

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