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Musharraf to meet old army buddies during Bangladesh visit
Dhaka, July 20: Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf is to meet his old army buddies during his first-ever visit to Bangladesh, the former East Pakistan, later this month, a report said today.
Dhaka, July 20: Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf is to meet his old army buddies during his first-ever visit to Bangladesh, the former East Pakistan, later this month, a
report said today.
The tabloid Manavzamin said five of Musharraf's army friends have already been organising a reunion to coincide with his three-day official visit, which starts July 29. Bangladesh was a part of Pakistan until it gained independence in 1971.
Musharraf will be the first South Asian leader to visit the country since Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's Islamist-allied government came to office nine months ago. During his visit, the Pakistani leader will hold talks with his Bangladeshi counterpart Jamiruddin Sircar and Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.
Talks are expected to cover a gamut of bilateral, regional and international issues.
"Trade will be an important part of the agenda," a Bangladesh foreign ministry official said.
The Daily said Musharraf had wanted to visit the homes of his friends with his wife, but due to security concerns he would now meet them at the Sonargaon Hotel, where he will be staying during his trip.
All five of the president's friends are retired army officers who had studied with him when he attended the Pakistan Military Academy in Abbottabad, in Pakistan's north west frontier province of Karnataka goalkeeper Bharath Chetri, who made three fine saves.
Karnataka were up to the task and were not overawed by the prospect of playing against one of the best teams in the country, boasting of many Olympians and internationals.
The tabloid Manavzamin said five of Musharraf's army friends have already been organising a reunion to coincide with his three-day official visit, which starts July 29. Bangladesh was a part of Pakistan until it gained independence in 1971.
Musharraf will be the first South Asian leader to visit the country since Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's Islamist-allied government came to office nine months ago. During his visit, the Pakistani leader will hold talks with his Bangladeshi counterpart Jamiruddin Sircar and Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.
Talks are expected to cover a gamut of bilateral, regional and international issues.
"Trade will be an important part of the agenda," a Bangladesh foreign ministry official said.
The Daily said Musharraf had wanted to visit the homes of his friends with his wife, but due to security concerns he would now meet them at the Sonargaon Hotel, where he will be staying during his trip.
All five of the president's friends are retired army officers who had studied with him when he attended the Pakistan Military Academy in Abbottabad, in Pakistan's north west frontier province of Karnataka goalkeeper Bharath Chetri, who made three fine saves.
Karnataka were up to the task and were not overawed by the prospect of playing against one of the best teams in the country, boasting of many Olympians and internationals.
Bureau Report