Bush Thanks Pakistan

Islamabad: US President George W. Bush telephoned Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf on Wednesday to thank him for Pakistan's help in fighting terrorism and foiling a plot to blow up airliners over the Atlantic.
"In the context of the London terror plot, US President George W. Bush expressed deep appreciation for Pakistan's role in fighting terrorism and the support Pakistan has been extending internationally," the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said.
Bush said he was looking forward to talks with Musharraf in the United States next month which would cover international developments and ways to strengthen relations, the ministry said.

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