Washington - US President George W Bush congratulated Iraqi lawmakers for reaching an agreement Wednesday on an election law that will allow voters to chose new local governments in most provinces by the end of January.
"Today's action demonstrates the ability of Iraq's leaders to work together for the good of the Iraqi people and represents further progress on political reconciliation," Bush said in a statement.
New York, Sept 24: US President George Bush has said that his country was ready to extend help to Pakistan to protect its sovereignty, and that Washington looked forward to “deepening our relationship” with its long term anti-terror ally.
Bush said while jointly appearing along with his Pakistani counterpart Asif Ali Zardari before the two attended the UN General Assembly session.
“Your words have been very strong about Pakistan’s sovereign right and sovereign duty to protect your country, and the United States wants to help,” the Daily Times quoted him as saying in New York.
New York - President George W Bush sought to allay worries about the US economy during a speech at the United Nations on Tuesday, while reminding the body of its obligations to confront terrorism and promote democracy around the world.
Bush was addressing the UN General Assembly amid turmoil in international markets over the faltering economy, caused by the crisis in financial institutions that has prompted the largest US government intervention in history.
New York - US President George W Bush Tuesday met with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari as the two countries seek to defuse tension over US military strikes in Pakistan.
"Pakistan is an ally, and I look forward to deepening our relationship," Bush said. "Your words have been very strong about Pakistan's sovereign right and sovereign duty to protect your country, and the United States wants to help."
Beijing - Chinese President Hu Jintao and US President George W Bush discussed the US financial crisis by telephone on Monday, the Chinese foreign ministry said.
Hu told Bush he hoped that US measures to bolster financial markets would soon have an effect and "lead to a gradual recovery," the ministry said on its website.
Recovery of US financial markets was in the interests of China as well as the United States and would benefit the entire global economy, Hu was quoted as saying.
Washington - US President George W Bush congratulated Iraqi lawmakers for reaching an agreement Wednesday on an election law that will allow voters to chose new local governments in most provinces by the end of January.
New York - President George W Bush sought to allay worries about the US economy during a speech at the United Nations on Tuesday, while reminding the body of its obligations to confront terrorism and promote democracy around the world.
New York - US President George W Bush Tuesday met with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari as the two countries seek to defuse tension over US military strikes in Pakistan.
Chinese President Hu Jintao and US President George W Bush discussed the US financial crisis by telephone on Monday, the Chinese foreign ministry said.
