Musharraf wants joint Pak-Bosnia peace efforts Launches his book in Bosnian language
SARAJEVO: President Gen Pervez Musharraf said Pakistan and Bosnia should join hands to promote peace and development at all levels. Pakistan and its people have emotional attachment with Bosnia and will always remain supportive to the Bosnian people for their stability, harmony and prosperity. He was addressing the specially convened session of both the Houses of Bosnian Parliament here. The president received a standing ovation from the parliamentarians, when he arrived in the Assembly hall. He briefed them about Pakistan's contribution towards peace and development at regional and international levels. In regard to Pakistan's support to the Bosnian people at the time of distress, the president said he was pleased to be part of the efforts of the international community to bring peace to Bosnia by contributing its troops to the UN. He said during their stay in Bosnia, every Pakistani soldier voluntarily had a fast in a week and whatever they saved was given to the Bosnian people. He said it was emotional attachment of the Pakistani people and the army for the people of Bosnia and the attachment continues till today. Musharraf praised the Bosnian people for strengthening the foundation of multi-ethnic and multi-religious society. He said the initiative they have launched to promote intra-cultural and intra-faith harmony is extremely important. He said the need of the world today is interfaith harmony, which lies at the core of fight against terrorism and extremism. He said he feels that with historical experience of Bosnia of living in harmony between various religions including Jews, Muslims and Christians for centuries and having the experience of religious disharmony in the decade of l990s and again recovering and having harmony, Bosnia can contribute effectively for interfaith harmony. He said Pakistan is making efforts towards normalization of relations with India and peace and stability in Pakistan. As far India is concerned we are going on the path of confidence building measures and conflict resolution. He said in Afghanistan the main battle is between Taliban and non-Taliban and coalition and Afghan forces. He said Pakistan is trying to curb support of Taliban and non-Taliban fighters in Afghanistan. He said we need stability in Afghanistan. President Musharraf said it was an honour to address the Bosnian parliament as he had come with a desire to enhance economic relations with Bosnia. Meanwhile, Musharraf launched his autobiography "In the Line of Fire", published in Bosnian language, and said it depicts his life and various phases of struggle to serve his country as well as a true perception of developments taking place in the region and the world over. Talking to a four-member delegation of Inter-Religious Council of Bosnia-Herzegovina in Sarajevo Saturday, the president emphasized the need for interfaith harmony to ensure peace and development in the world. http://thenews.jang.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=53473 Serbian News Network - SNN [email protected] http://www.antic.org/
