Musharraf greets Bush on Independence Day of USA
'Pakistan Times' Federal Bureau

ISLAMABAD: President General Pervez Musharraf has extended greetings to President United States of America George W. Bush on the independence day of USA falling today, July-4.

President Musharraf in his message said, “I take immense pleasure in conveying our warmest felicitations on the happy occasion of the independence day of the United States of America.”

He said Pakistan and the United States are long-standing friends and allies in the cause of peace, stability and development.

Musharraf said the affirmation of the Pakistan-U.S. strategic partnership during the visit of President Bush to Islamabad this March has furthered progress towards a broad-based, long-term and sustainable relationship.

He said with a stronger institutional basis, the multifaceted cooperation keeps on growing in diverse fields.

President Musharraf said, “Our relationship continues to flourish to the mutual benefit of our two nations and serves as a factor of stability that the regional and international levels.”

He said, “I have no doubt that our friendly and cooperative ties would deepen event further in the years ahead.”

President Musharraf concluding his message said, “I avail myself of this opportunity to convey my best wishes for your good health and happiness and for continued progress and prosperity of the people of the United States.”

PM Greets USA

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has also greeted United States of America on its national day falling on July 4.

In his message of greetings to President USA George W. Bush, the Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said government and the people of Pakistan join him in conveying warm and most sincere felicitations on the independence day of the United States of America.

Prime Minister Aziz in his message said, the abiding relationship between Pakistan and the United States is based on shared perceptions and mutuality of interests.

He said the relations between the two countries continue to make an enormous contribution to regional and international peace and security.

Shaukat Aziz said, “We are pleased that the strategic partnership between our two countries, affirmed during your visit to Pakistan in March this year has opened up new avenues for mutually beneficial cooperation in a wide range of areas.”

He said, “We are confident that the ties between Pakistan and the U.S. would continue to broaden and deepen as part of strong, stable and enduring relationship that we both seek.”

The Prime Minister in his message said, “I take this opportunity to convey my best wishes for your excellency’s personal health, happiness and for prosperity of the people of the United States of America.”●