[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1992, Book I)]
[March 19, 1992]
[Page 473]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the President's Meeting With 
Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia of Bangladesh

March 19, 1992
    The President and Prime Minister Zia of Bangladesh met for 
approximately one hour in the Oval Office and the Cabinet Room.
    The President reaffirmed our strong commitment to strengthening 
democracy and promoting economic development in Bangladesh. The two 
leaders recalled Bangladesh's contribution to the successful fight 
against Iraqi aggression. The President said we will continue to provide 
economic assistance and food aid to Bangladesh.
    The President and Prime Minister Zia also deplored the actions of 
the Government of Myanmar (Burma) that have led to the massive recent 
influx of Burmese refugees into Bangladesh. The President announced that 
the United States will provide $3 million in funding from the Emergency 
Refugee and Migration Assistance Funds to help Bangladesh with the 
refugees.