Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the President's Meeting With Jonas Savimbi of the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola

The President met for 30 minutes today with UNITA leader Jonas Savimbi. The President pledged our continued support for Dr. Savimbi and his movement. The President believes that the steadfastness of that support is a key factor in pushing the current negotiations to a successful conclusion. The President expressed the hope that these negotiations will lead to peace and national reconciliation in Angola. The President pledged that we are prepared to do what we can to promote this goal.