Zardari-Nawaz meeting commits to follow priciples laid by CoD

Tuesday October 27, 2009 (0100 PST)

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ISLAMABAD: On the invitation of President and Co-Chairman of PPP Mr. Asif Ali Zardari, the PML-N Chief Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif at the head of the 7 member delegation called on the President in the Presidency Monday night.

The PML N delegation led by Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, comprised of Raja Zafar ul Haq, Ishaq Dar , Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Iqbal Zafar Jhagra, Javed Hashmi and Mamnoon Hussain.

President and PPP Co-Chairman was assisted by Makhdoom Amin Faheem, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Jehangir Badar, Khurshid Shah, Raja Pervez Ashraf, Mian Raza Rabbani, Dr. Babar Awan, Qamar Zaman Kaira and Farhatullah Babar.

Talks between the two sides were held pursuant to the meeting held on July 17,2009.

The two parties reiterated that dialogue and discussion was the essence of the democratic process. They also agreed that the doors of meaningful and result oriented dialogue should always remain open.

The 90 minutes talks followed by dinner were constructive and held in a very cordial and frank atmosphere and driven by a spirit of mutual accommodation.

The two parties reiterated their commitment to the principles laid down in the Charter of Democracy (CoD) to democratize the constitution and rid it of all undemocratic clauses through constitutional amendments. They also agreed to implement legislative and administrative measures as contained in CoD for reformation. The two parties stressed that the task should be completed expeditiously in consultation with all other political parties.

Both parties agreed that militancy posed the greatest challenge to national security and needed to be tackled effectively and urgently. They lauded the armed forces, the police, the law enforcing agencies and the civil population for their valiant struggle and sacrifices rendered in the fight against militancy.

Broad subjects that were discussed in the meeting included constitutional and legal reforms, the Charter of Democracy, the situation in Balochistan, fight against militancy, economic development for achieving self reliance and accountability.

The two sides reiterated their commitment to uphold democratic principles as laid down in the CoD.

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