NATION : Bush, Seko Pledge Economic Ties
<i> From Times wire services</i>
WASHINGTON —
Zaire President Mobutu Sese Seko and President Bush promised closer economic ties between their two nations after two hours of private talks today at the White House.
Bush, calling Mobutu “one of our most valued friends” in Africa, said he and the African leader exchanged paper work for a treaty to encourage greater U.S. investment there.
He also said the United States supports Zaire’s efforts to win new loans from the International Monetary Fund and praised its commitment to reform its economy.
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