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Tue, 08/19/2008 - 00:35
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World hopes Mush's exit will not destabilise Pak
the hope that Pakistan will not plunge into instability asked the coalition government to work together with hissuccessor to combat terrorism.
"Russia hopes the departure of Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf will not have negative consequences for the internal political stability," the foreign ministry said in astatement.
"We hope the situation in Pakistan will not break out of constitutional limits and will remain within the frameworkof law and order," it said.
The U.S., Musharraf's key ally, gave no immediate reaction but Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice had Sunday hailed him as a "good ally" while insisting that Washingtan had a "broad" Pakistan policy. She also said the U.S. was notconsidering giving asylum to the beleaguered leader.
Britain said Musharraf's announcement ended a "critical period" in Pakistan's history, but underscored thatties between the two countries "don't depend on individuals".
"We have made clear we support measures that promote strong democratic institutions which lead to greater stability, democracy and rule of law in Pakistan," a spokesmanfor Prime Minister Gordon Brown said.
Foreign Secretary David Miliband praised the "significant dividends" of Musharraf's nine-year reign, including "promoting dialogue with India, especially onKashmir".
"I look forward to the early election of a new president in Pakistan.... The responsibilities on politicalleaders of Pakistan are now significant," he said.
France, which hold the presidency of the European Union, said it would like the next Pakistan president and the government to work together in a constructive climate "and with respect for the institutions to address the manychallenges" facing the country.
Germany said it expected Pakistan's next president to help bring stability in neighbouring Afghanistan and fightterrorism.
"We will continue to deal with a Pakistan government (and) with a Pakistani president in the future who does not only have an eye on the situation in Pakistan itself but also on regional stability and who does his part to contribute to peace and stability in Afghanistan," a spokesman said inBerlin.
In Tokyo, Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda said he expected no immediate effect to the U.S.-led "war on terror"after Musharraf's departure.
"I don't expect any significant change for now," Fukuda told reporters. "But it is not a time for us to make predictions." The European Commission said it was an "internal"matter of Pakistan.
Afghanistan, whose President Hamid Karzai has had strained relations with Musharraf amid a surge in Taliban violence, said it hoped the move would help strengthendemocracy in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Musharraf was an ally of the U.S. "in words and notby actions, an Interior Ministry spokesman said.
Bangladesh said it expected Pakistani people to be incharge of their own political destiny.
"We believe that people of Pakistan should be in charge of their own political destiny and as the process evolves. We wish them well," foreign adviser Iftekhar AhmedChowdhury said in a statement.
"Russia hopes the departure of Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf will not have negative consequences for the internal political stability," the foreign ministry said in astatement.
"We hope the situation in Pakistan will not break out of constitutional limits and will remain within the frameworkof law and order," it said.
The U.S., Musharraf's key ally, gave no immediate reaction but Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice had Sunday hailed him as a "good ally" while insisting that Washingtan had a "broad" Pakistan policy. She also said the U.S. was notconsidering giving asylum to the beleaguered leader.
Britain said Musharraf's announcement ended a "critical period" in Pakistan's history, but underscored thatties between the two countries "don't depend on individuals".
"We have made clear we support measures that promote strong democratic institutions which lead to greater stability, democracy and rule of law in Pakistan," a spokesmanfor Prime Minister Gordon Brown said.
Foreign Secretary David Miliband praised the "significant dividends" of Musharraf's nine-year reign, including "promoting dialogue with India, especially onKashmir".
"I look forward to the early election of a new president in Pakistan.... The responsibilities on politicalleaders of Pakistan are now significant," he said.
France, which hold the presidency of the European Union, said it would like the next Pakistan president and the government to work together in a constructive climate "and with respect for the institutions to address the manychallenges" facing the country.
Germany said it expected Pakistan's next president to help bring stability in neighbouring Afghanistan and fightterrorism.
"We will continue to deal with a Pakistan government (and) with a Pakistani president in the future who does not only have an eye on the situation in Pakistan itself but also on regional stability and who does his part to contribute to peace and stability in Afghanistan," a spokesman said inBerlin.
In Tokyo, Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda said he expected no immediate effect to the U.S.-led "war on terror"after Musharraf's departure.
"I don't expect any significant change for now," Fukuda told reporters. "But it is not a time for us to make predictions." The European Commission said it was an "internal"matter of Pakistan.
Afghanistan, whose President Hamid Karzai has had strained relations with Musharraf amid a surge in Taliban violence, said it hoped the move would help strengthendemocracy in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Musharraf was an ally of the U.S. "in words and notby actions, an Interior Ministry spokesman said.
Bangladesh said it expected Pakistani people to be incharge of their own political destiny.
"We believe that people of Pakistan should be in charge of their own political destiny and as the process evolves. We wish them well," foreign adviser Iftekhar AhmedChowdhury said in a statement.
