World IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Walesa Arrives; Debt Cut Likely
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Polish President Lech Walesa arrived in Washington for talks with President Bush as a senior Administration official said the United States will increase its commitment to forgive a portion of Poland’s debt. Western nations agreed last Friday to forgive at least 50% of Poland’s $33 billion debt to foreign governments. The United States will “go beyond the 50%,” the official said.
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