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Bush thanks Pakistan for help in fight against terror
Islamabad, Mar 21: A day after Pakistan termed US led strikes against Iraq `deplorable`, US President George W Bush today thanked Islamabad for its co-operation in the war against terror, saying the two countries ought to be proud of their efforts in this direction.
Islamabad, Mar 21: A day after Pakistan termed US
led strikes against Iraq "deplorable", US President George W
Bush today thanked Islamabad for its co-operation in the war
against terror, saying the two countries ought to be proud of
their efforts in this direction.
"The dramatic successes that our co-operation has
achieved against the international terrorism is a record of
which we can be proud. We look forward to continuing these
efforts, as we broaden and deepen our reinvigorated
relationship," Bush said in a message sent to President Pervez
Musharraf on the occasion of Pakistan Day.
Stressing that Washington was committed to working with
Pakistan "to build on the achievements of the past," Bush said
"The United States greatly values its relationship with
Pakistan and we will strive to continue strengthening the
bonds between our peoples and government."
Hoping that the coming year would bring "further
opportunities to advance our mutual interests and strengthen
the bonds of friendship between out nations," Bush extended
his best wishes on the occasion of Pakistan Day, which is
celebrated on March 23.
Bureau Report