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President Bush to Welcome President Blaise Compaore of Burkina Faso
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For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary July 14, 2008

President Bush to Welcome President Blaise Compaore of Burkina Faso

ÿÿWhite House News


Visit by President Blaise Compaore of Burkina Faso

President Bush will welcome President Blaise Compaore of Burkina Faso to
the White House on July 16, 2008. The President will use this opportunity
to congratulate President Compaore on Burkina Faso's $480 million Compact
with the Millennium Challenge Corporation which will be signed on July 14.
This visit will also provide an opportunity for the President to obtain an
update from President Compaore on his efforts to promote peace and
stability in West Africa. The two leaders will discuss the shared goal of
advancing democracy and human rights in Africa, especially Zimbabwe and
Sudan.

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