Program and Events 2008
President Bush visits the Middle East May 13 - 18
The President and Mrs. Bush will travel to Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt from May 13-18, 2008.
In Israel, the President will meet with President Peres and Prime Minister Olmert and address the Knesset. The President will then travel to Saudi Arabia and meet with King Abdallah. In Egypt, the President will hold meetings with President Mubarak, King Abdullah of Jordan, and Palestinian Authority President Abbas, and deliver remarks at the World Economic Forum on the Middle East.
The President's visit to Israel will celebrate Israel's 60th anniversary and our close ties over the past six decades. His visit to Saudi Arabia will also commemorate our seventy fifth anniversary of diplomatic and trade relations. In his meetings with regional leaders, the President will reaffirm efforts toward peace and prosperity and our close work with regional allies to combat terrorism and promote freedom. (more)