Berlin, Aug 14: German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder is to speak to the UN General Assembly next month during a two-day visit in which he may also meet US President George W Bush, officials said today.
The officials confirmed Schroeder would fly to New York for a September 23 reception marking the 30th anniversary of Germany's entry into the world body.
The next day he will address the full assembly at its annual meeting.
The officials said the chancellor would also have the chance for bilateral meetings.
Schroeder said yesterday that while there was "currently no agreement" on direct talks with Bush, "I cannot rule it out."

Politicians and commentators here have seized on remarks by Bush last week praising Germany's peacekeeping role in Afghanistan as a sign that bilateral relations are thawing.

Traditionally strong transatlantic ties had iced over because of Berlin's spirited opposition to the US-led war against Iraq.
Bureau Report