Shumaila Andleeb
ONBOARD PM’S AIRCRAFT, July 31, 2008 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Sherry Rehman on Thursday denied the impression that Pakistan did not take up the issue of NATO missile attacks with Unites States, and said the country’s territorial integrity was certainly discussed with the President George Bush.
“Off course, the issue of Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity was raised during a meeting with President Bush,” the Information Minister told APP about Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani’s meeting with the US President at White House.
Sherry, who also attended the Oval Office meeting with Prime Minister Gilani in Washington said it was out of the question that a serious issue of national importance be left out without discussion with the US leadership.
“That’s why President Bush in his joint press appearance with Prime Minister Gilani categorically mentioned about US’s support for Pakistan’s sovereignty,” she said.