Musharraf, Aziz discuss National, International Issues
'By Nida Butt 'Pakistan Times' Special Correspondent

ISLAMABAD: Various issues including political situation and law and order in the country, situation in the region and developments in the Middle East were discussed at a meeting between the President Pervez Musharraf and the Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz at the PMs House this evening.

The President appreciated the achievements made by the government in the last seven years, specially the performance of the economy, strengthening of defence and the improvement of the countrys stature in the world.

The President, emphasised the need to maintain consistency and continuity of policies in order to build on the progress achieved in the last seven years.

The Prime Minister updated the President on the various initiatives being taken by the government and said that the continued structural reforms in every sphere will further improve the overall performance as well as the quality of governance thereby benefiting the people of Pakistan.

Both the leaders also emphasized the need for peaceful settlement of all disputes including the issue of Kashmir.

They said that Kashmir is the core issue, solution of which will ensure sustainable peace in the region. They also called for an equitable solution of the Palestine issue, to improve the environment in the Middle East.

The meeting was also attending by President PML Ch. Shujaat Hussain, Secretary General PML Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed and Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed.