Kuchma, Clinton to confer in D.C. (02/11/96)

Kuchma, Clinton to confer in D.C.

NEW YORK - President Leonid Kuchma of Ukraine will hold a "working meeting" with President Bill Clinton in Washington on February 21, during a brief trip to the U.S., according to the Ukrainian Embassy.

He will also meet with representatives from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, as well as government representatives. The visit is being organized by Freedom House, which works for democratic development worldwide.

In addition to a series of official meetings, President Kuchma will be guest of honor at a gala dinner sponsored by Freedom House at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, on February 21, at 6:30 p.m

The organization is honoring the Ukrainian president for his work in fostering inter-ethnic stability in Ukraine and a nuclear-free Ukraine. President Kuchma is expected to speak on the strategic importance of Ukraine in maintaining stability in Europe.

A featured speaker at the dinner will be former National Security Advisor Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski. Top administration and Republican and Democratic leaders are expected to attend, as well as representatives of international banking, business, the media, foundations and Ukrainian organizations.

For more information on ticket reservations for the dinner, contact Vicki Thomas, Freedom House Washington Office, (202) 296-5101.

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