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U.S. President Bush holds a joint press
conference with Pakistan's President Gen. Pervez Musharraf in the East
Room of the White House in Washington Friday, Sept. 22, 2006. (Xinhua/AFP
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 22
(Xinhua) -- U.S. President George W. Bush met with Pakistani President Pervez
Musharraf at the White House with the two sides having exchanged views on
international anti-terrorism, bilateral cooperation and regional issues of
mutual concern.
Speaking to reporters after his talks with Musharraf,
Bush praised Pakistani leader's important role in fighting against terrorism.
"This president is a strong defender of freedom and
the people of Pakistan, and I appreciate your leadership," Bush said as he stood
next to Musharraf at the news conference. Full story>>
