Obama's Day, March 8: Meeting with President of Ghana

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In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. Later, the President will meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. These meetings are closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will host President John Evans Atta Mills of Ghana for a meeting in the Oval Office. The President met President Mills in July 2009 and welcomes the opportunity to reciprocate the warm hospitality that both he and the First Lady received during their visit to Ghana. The two Leaders will have the opportunity to discuss our shared objectives in advancing development, as well as the commercial and economic ties between our two countries. President Obama looks forward to discussing cooperation on a host of other bilateral, regional, and multilateral issues, and deepening our bilateral partnership. There will be a pool spray at the bottom of the meeting with statements.

In the evening, the President and the First Lady will have dinner at a local restaurant with winners of a campaign contest. There will be a travel pool spray at the beginning of the dinner.

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