For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
January 24, 2002
President to Welcome Pakistani President to Washington
Statement by the Press Secretary
Visit to Washington by Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf
The President welcomes the Official Working Visit to Washington of
the President of Pakistan, Pervez Musharraf, on February 13,
2002. Pakistan is a steadfast partner with the United States
and provides excellent cooperation in Operation Enduring
Freedom. The United States-Pakistan partnership plays a key
role in the international coalition against
terrorism. President Bush looks forward to discussing
Operation Enduring Freedom, regional security matters, economic and
educational cooperation, human rights, democracy and the upcoming
Pakistani national elections, and means to further strengthen the
strong bilateral relationship between the United States and Pakistan.
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