President Bush to Meet Again with President Musharraf

29 October 2001

President Bush to Meet Again with President Musharraf

US and Pakistani presidents to meet in New York on November 10

The White House announced today that President Bush would meet with Pakistani President Musharraf on November 10, when both leaders are in New York for the United Nations General Assembly.

Following is the White House text:

The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
October 29, 2001
Statement By The Press Secretary

President Bush will meet with President Musharraf on November 10 while the two leaders are in New York for the United Nations General Assembly. After their meeting, President Bush will host President Musharraf for dinner. Pakistan has strongly supported the United States in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks. This meeting is an important step in President Bush's efforts to sustain a strong international coalition in the war against terrorism.

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 United States and Pakistan.

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