Musharraf Discusses Pak-US Relations with American OfficialVisiting US Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs Christina Rocca Tuesday called on Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf for discussion of various issues of common interest, including Afghanistan, non- proliferation, US sanctions and the regional situation in South Asia."The discussions focused on various aspects of Pakistan-US bilateral relations," said a Foreign Office statement released after the talks. Musharraf briefed the Assistant Secretary about the Pakistani government's reform agenda and the steps being taken to restore democracy including the ongoing local bodies elections. "The latest developments in Pakistan-India relations and other issues of regional peace and security were also discussed," added the statement. Rocca, whose visit from July 29 to August 3, also called on Foreign Minister Abdul Sattar, Interior Minister Moeen-ud-din Haider and Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz. |
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