Musharraf speech, comments on Kashmir and Iraq

(28 Jun 2003)
1. Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf walking to podium
2. Wide shot of audience at event clapping
3. Audience clapping
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Pervez Musharraf, President of Pakistan:
"Pakistan cannot be coerced. Pakistan cannot be dictated. Every nation has a right to protect its honour and its dignity. And therefore, all that Pakistan desires, as any country in the world would desire, a relationship of sovereign equality with India."
5. Cutaway, woman applauding
6. SOUNDBITE: (English) Pervez Musharraf, President of Pakistan:
"The recent overtures by the Indian leadership and the response by Pakistan, by the Prime Minister of Pakistan and the government of Pakistan, are extremely welcome. And one only hopes that they lead to an initiation of the process of dialogue between the two countries. And a move toward resolution of all disputes, including the dispute of Jammu and Kashmir."
7. Audience applauding
8. SOUNDBITE: (English) Pervez Musharraf, President of Pakistan.
"The region is in turmoil and we only hope that peace, stability returns to Iraq. Pakistan's stand is that we must ensure the territorial integrity of Iraq because any lapse on this will unleash forces which would destabilise the whole region. Therefore the territorial integrity of Iraq is essential. And also, we feel governance in Iraq must be returned to the people of Iraq as soon as possible in the interest of Iraq and all the forces inside Iraq."
9. Wide shot of podium at event with sign behind saying 'Los Angeles World Affairs Council'
STORYLINE:
Pakistan's president arrived in Los Angeles on Friday after talks earlier this week with President Bush and US politicians in Washington DC.
During an address to local business leaders, Pervez Musharraf repeated Pakistan's call for dialogue with India as a first step toward ending the dispute with India over the Kashmir region.
The countries have fought two wars over the territory.
Musharraf also commented on Pakistan's concern for ongoing unrest in central Asia and the Middle East.
On Iraq, Musharraf stressed the need to ensure Iraq's territorial integrity and called for the swift return of governance to the Iraqi people.
Musharraf's speech came at the end of a US visit where he obtained a pledge of 3 (b) billion US dollars in aid from US President George W. Bush.
Musharraf said on Thursday he is confident US politicians will support Bush's proposal for the military and economic aid.
Bush proposed the five-year assistance plan on Tuesday after a meeting with Musharraf at the US presidential retreat in Camp David, Maryland.
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King of Pakistan

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Lion of Iraq
Saddam Hussein
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Most visionary leader.

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