The White House has confirmed that US President George W. Bush will receive President Hip?lito Mej?a in a formal visit this coming Tuesday, 20 May. The items for discussion will include potential for cooperation in areas such as trade, security, human rights and good governance. The White House communiqu? states that the US President “values the family and friendship ties that link the Dominican Republic and the United States”. This visit to the United States by President Mej?a was originally scheduled to take place at the end of a 10-day European trip, which was cancelled on the eve of his departure last Friday.