§ Mrs. SpelmanTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development whom she met and what discussions she had during her recent visit to Pakistan. [12908]
§ Clare ShortI visited Pakistan from 17 to 19 October. My statement on 24 October 2001,Official Report, columns 284–85, reported on the discussions I had there.
I met President Musharraf, Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz and the Ministers of Health, Education, Northern Areas and Women's Affairs. I met the Governor of the 776W North West Frontier Province and some of his ministers and senior officials. I had informal discussions with local representatives of NGOs, including SCF, Oxfam, CARE and the Iranian Red Cross; and with representatives of the UN agencies. I also had a meeting with the US Ambassador. In Peshawar, I visited the World Food Programme office and food distribution depot.