White House Announces Visit to Washington by Pakistan's President

(Musharraf to meet with Bush on February 13) (190)

Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf will be in Washington February 13
for a working visit with President Bush, the White House announced
January 24.

Following is the text of the announcement:

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THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

January 24, 2002

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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