The White House

Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release

July 21, 2017

Statement from the Press Secretary on the Visit of Prime Minister Saad Hariri of Lebanon

President Donald J. Trump will host Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri at the White House on July 25. The two leaders will discuss issues of mutual concern, including the fight against terrorism, the economy, and refugees. This meeting will serve as an important opportunity to strengthen the bilateral relationship and will encourage other international and regional partners to support Lebanon as it faces a wide range of challenges.