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27/02/2009
Shamrock For Obama
The Taoiseach Brian Cowen will escape financial woes for at least part of one day next month as he helps the world's most powerful man celebrate the Irish saint's day in the USA.
Beleaguered Cowen is to continue a long-standing tradition when he presents a bowl of Irish shamrock to US President Barack Obama on St Patrick's Day.
The future of the annual event appeared to be in doubt when Mr Obama assumed office but the White House confirmed last night that it was going ahead as normal on March 17.
Mr Cowen said he was delighted to accept the US President's invitation to Washington on St Patrick's Day - the first face-to-face meeting between the two men.
"The celebration of our national day in the White House is a great tradition which reflects the enduring friendship between Ireland and the United States," he explained.
"I look forward to presenting the President with the bowl of shamrock as a symbol of the warmth and strength of our relationship."
However, global financial problems won't be off the agenda altogether as both leaders will also hold bilateral talks.
"This year, the discussions will have a particular focus on the severe economic problems which are besetting all economies and on how we can work together internationally to tackle these unprecedented challenges," said Mr Cowen yesterday.
He is due to address to the American Ireland Fund in Washington and attend meetings with key US political leaders on Capitol Hill.
The Taoiseach's two-day programme will also include meetings with community leaders and business leaders in New York.
(BMcC/JM)
Beleaguered Cowen is to continue a long-standing tradition when he presents a bowl of Irish shamrock to US President Barack Obama on St Patrick's Day.
The future of the annual event appeared to be in doubt when Mr Obama assumed office but the White House confirmed last night that it was going ahead as normal on March 17.
Mr Cowen said he was delighted to accept the US President's invitation to Washington on St Patrick's Day - the first face-to-face meeting between the two men.
"The celebration of our national day in the White House is a great tradition which reflects the enduring friendship between Ireland and the United States," he explained.
"I look forward to presenting the President with the bowl of shamrock as a symbol of the warmth and strength of our relationship."
However, global financial problems won't be off the agenda altogether as both leaders will also hold bilateral talks.
"This year, the discussions will have a particular focus on the severe economic problems which are besetting all economies and on how we can work together internationally to tackle these unprecedented challenges," said Mr Cowen yesterday.
He is due to address to the American Ireland Fund in Washington and attend meetings with key US political leaders on Capitol Hill.
The Taoiseach's two-day programme will also include meetings with community leaders and business leaders in New York.
(BMcC/JM)
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