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ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari will visit New York from September 22 to lead Pakistan’s delegation at the annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly.

During his five day tour, he will address the UN General Assembly besides holding important meetings on the sidelines with world leaders, said Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi while addressing reporters here at Foreign Office on Thursday.

The Minister said President Zardari is also expected to meet President Bush on the sidelines of UN General Assembly session to discuss the current scenario.

The President is also expected to have a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, Afghan President Hamid Karzai and the UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon.

The Foreign Minister said the President will undertake his first official visit to China and dates for this visit are being worked out.

And, a report from Washington says; President George W Bush looks forward to discussing strengthening United States’ wide-ranging relationship with Pakistan during a meeting with the new elected President Asif Ali Zardari on the margins of UN General Assembly next week, the White House said Thursday.

“President Bush looks forward to meeting with the new democratically elected President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday September 23 in New York.

“The two leaders will discuss efforts to strengthen the bilateral relationship, and build a long-term partnership based on common values,” White House Press Secretary Dana Perino said.

“President Zardari, President Bush are expected to focus on cooperation on combating terrorism, strengthening the economy and fostering democracy in Pakistan,” she added.