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Centcom chief Gen Abizaid begins Pakistan visit

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Islamabad, June 29, IRNA -- US Central Command Chief General John P 
Abizaid arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday on a two-day official visit to 
Pakistan, military said. 
"Gen Abizaid was warmly received by Lt-Gen Tariq Majeed, chief of 
general staff, at Pakistan Air Force Base Chaklala, near Islamabad." 
No other detail of the visit was available. 
Meanwhile sources said General Abizaid during his meetings will 
discuss bilateral and regional issues pertaining to Afghanistan and 
Iraq as well as professional matters. 
General Abizaid is the frequent visitor of Pakistan. 
His visit acquires special significance as it comes at a time when
the US government has handed over Iraq sovereignty to Iraqis. The 
United States wants Pakistani troops for Iraq but Pakistan has not yet
made any decision. 
Gen Abizaid has in the past acknowledged the `enormous 
cooperation` extended by Pakistani military and its security services 
in the ongoing campaign against Al Qaeda. 
He replaced Gen Tommy Franks to head the Tampa-based US military 
Central Command that directs forces in a vast region encompassing 25 
countries in the Middle East and South-West Asia. 
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