Search the Internet          Tips  Links: Terror in America

Bush to meet Musharraf in New York on Nov 10

T V Parasuram in Washington

United States President George W Bush would meet his Pakistani counterpart Pervez Musharraf in New York on November 10 to discuss the ongoing anti-terrorism campaign in Afghanistan and matters relating to regional security, a day after holding talks with Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

The White House made the announcement about the Bush-Musharraf meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly as the US President waived the last sanctions against Pakistan, clearing the way for a fresh infusion of financial aid to the key ally in the US-led military campaign in Afghanistan.

In a highly visible dividend for Musharraf's 'unstinted' support to the anti-terrorism campaign, US is also expected to provide much more help to Pakistan targeting its huge debts, offering economic aid and backing support from international financial institutions.

White House spokesman Ari Fleischer said Bush's meeting with Musharraf forms a part of the US President's series of engagements with world leaders on the sidelines of UN General Assembly.

The Bush-Musharraf meeting is on the same day when Vajpayee addresses the UN General assembly on November 10, but the prime minister has ruled out the possibility of a meeting with the Pakistani leader.

"This meeting is an important step in President Bush's efforts to sustain a strong international coalition in the war against terrorism," he said.

"President Bush looks forward to discussing the anti-terrorism campaign, regional security matters, economic cooperation, human rights, the October 2002 Pakistani elections, and ways to further strengthen the relationship between the US and Pakistan," Fleischer said.

"The President will continue to have close cooperation with Pakistan, to work with them as we together fight terrorism. It is a volatile region, of course, and the stability of the region is very important, and that is always foremost in the mind of the planners, and of the people who are conducting the policies," he added.

Bush would also be hosting a dinner for Musharraf after their meeting, he said.

America's War on Terror: The complete coverage
The Attack on US Cities: The complete coverage

The Terrorism Weblog: Latest Stories from Around the World

External Link:
For further coverage, please visit www.saja.org/roundupsept11.html

Back to top

Tell us what you think of this report