Musharraf urges Bush to focus on festering conflicts
ISLAMABAD, Nov 5: President Gen Pervez Musharraf on Friday called on US President George W. Bush to push for a peaceful settlement of the Palestinian issue and other festering political conflicts during his second term.
"If the root causes of strife and terror were resolved in a meaningful and just manner, it would usher in an era of peace and harmony," President Musharraf said in a congratulatory telephone talk with the US leader on his re-election.
He urged Mr Bush "to use this unique opportunity to work for the resolution of Palestine and other festering disputes", said a foreign ministry statement here.
Gen Musharraf said: "There is a need, more than ever, for initiation of processes for closing fronts," in apparent reference to Kashmir and the Middle East conflicts.
"He offered to join hands to bring civilizations together and embark on a new era of constructive partnerships." He also offered the US leader "full support in achieving the shared objectives of peace and prosperity for the peoples of the two countries".
During the 20-minute telephonic conversation, the two leaders reaffirmed the common desire to further strengthen bilateral relations to the benefit of both countries. President Bush said the people of the United States greatly valued their country's relationship with Pakistan. -Agencies
