Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the President's Meeting in New York City With Prime Minister Brian Mulroney of Canada

The President met with Prime Minister Mulroney of Canada at 6 p.m. to discuss the United Nations World Summit for Children. Prime Minister Mulroney is one of the sponsors of the World Summit for Children. The Prime Minister discussed the major themes of the summit and the scenario for tomorrow's meeting. The Prime Minister said there were 15 million children in the world under 5 years old who die every year from disease. He said we must work to improve the world environment.

The President and the Prime Minister also discussed the situation in the Persian Gulf and the status of the multinational force there.