Statement by the Press Secretary: President to Welcome Macedonian Prime Minister Vlado Buckovski to the White House

President Bush will welcome Macedonian Prime Minister Vlado Buckovski for a meeting at the White House on October 27, 2005. Macedonia, a close friend and ally of the United States, is succeeding in the process of Euro-Atlantic integration, and is making important contributions to peace and security abroad. The President and Prime Minister Buckovski will discuss a range of issues, including our common commitment to working together to advance freedom and democracy in Southeast Europe and beyond.