Bush To Host Arias Next Month
U.S. president George W. Bush will meet with his Costa Rican counterpart, Oscar Arias, in Washington on December 6, the White House announced.

"Costa Rica is an important regional ally of the United States, and this visit underscores the friendship and cooperation between the United States and Costa Rica," White House press secretary Tony Snow said in a statement.

"The president and President Arias will be discussing a range of issues, including the importance of democracy, free trade and economic prosperity, and continuing cooperation in areas of mutual interest," Snow added.