[lbo-talk] "Kerry a keen admirer of Musharraf"

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The Times of India

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2004

"Kerry a keen admirer of Musharraf"

ANI

ISLAMABAD: US presidential candidate John Kerry has said that he was in
favour of promoting closer ties with Pakistan. He is said to be a keen
admirer of Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's policies, especially for
his co-operation in the US-led war against global terrorism.

This was conveyed to Islamabad at a meeting between Kerry's campaign manager
Rand Beers and Pakistan’s acting Ambassador to Washington Muhammad Sadiq,
The News reported on Thursday.

According to the paper, the duo resolved to strive for mutual benefit and a
terror-free world.

Beers reportedly told Sadiq that Kerry thought the US and Pakistan should
continue to work together for the great ideals determined by the elders of
the two nations to have a bright future for their people.

He said that Kerry also lauded the role of the Pakistani-Americans in
strengthening the bonds between the two countries. The Democrat Senator
looked forward to working closely with the Pakistanis, Beers added.

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