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Australian High Commissioner call on Pakistan's Defence Minister Syed Salim Abbas Jilani
The Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Zorica McCarthy called on Caretaker Federal Minister for Defence Syed Salim Abbas Jilani at his office in Islamabad and discussed with him matters pertaining to enhancement of bilateral relations and defence ties.
Welcoming the Australian High Commissioner Ms. Zorica McCarthy the Minister Jilani said that Pakistan and Australia enjoyed excellent relations in divergent fields which needed to be further strengthened particularly in the area of defence. The meeting underscored the need for exchange of visits at the senior military level and cooperation in the area of military training between the two countries.
The Defence Minister of Pakistan informed the envoy about the functions and mandate of caretaker set up which would run the day to day affairs and hold fair and transparent elections. Mr. Salim Abbas Jilani deeply appreciated the prompt assistance provided by the Australian government to Pakistan in the wake of October 8, earthquake.
The Australian High Commissioner lauded the decision of President Pervez Musharraf to relinquish the post of Chief of Army Staff. She said that international community would warmly welcome this decision and hoped it would help in strengthening democratic process in Pakistan.
