Economics & Trade Relations

Washington File

25 September 2001

Text: Bush Travel to APEC

(Modifies planned travel to Asia in October) (150)

The White House September 25 announced that President Bush will attend
the Asia- Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Shanghai in
October as scheduled, but is postponing planned stops to Tokyo, Seoul
and Beijing.

Following is the White House statement:

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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
September 25, 2001

STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY

President's Travel to APEC

President Bush has modified his planned travel to Asia in October. The
President will attend the APEC Leaders Meeting in Shanghai on October
20-21 as scheduled, but is postponing planned stops in Tokyo, Seoul,
and Beijing. These visits will be rescheduled when circumstances
permit.

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