Obama March 12 week ahead: NCAA, State Dinner, Chicago

Schedule for the Week of March 12, 2012

On Monday, the President will attend meetings at the White House.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, the President and First Lady look forward to welcoming Prime Minister Cameron and his wife, Samantha Cameron, to Washington for an Official Visit and State Dinner. The visit will highlight the special and essential friendship and partnership with the government and people of the United Kingdom, a NATO ally and our closest partner in the world. The visit by the Prime Minister reciprocates President Obama’s State Visit to the UK in May of last year, hosted by Her Majesty the Queen. The President and Prime Minister have developed a very close working relationship and a strong personal bond, which has extended to their families. On Tuesday, the President and Prime Minister will travel together to Dayton, Ohio to watch an NCAA Tournament basketball game. Also on Tuesday, the First Lady and Mrs. Cameron will be participating in an Olympics-themed event with DC-area school children.

On Wednesday, there will be a formal arrival ceremony and State Dinner. The two leaders will also have the opportunity to consult on a wide range of serious issues where we are working together, including: Afghanistan, where our troops are serving shoulder-to-shoulder; Iran; Syria; and global economic and trade issues. They will also discuss the upcoming G-8 and NATO Summits.

On Thursday, the President will attend meetings at the White House.

On Friday, the President will attend campaign events in Chicago, Illinois, and Atlanta, Georgia.