Hillary Clinton pledges strong alliance with Philippines
November 12, 2009 by Trend PK
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US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton vowed Thursday to maintain a strong alliance with the Philippines as it fights militants who officials say are now using Iraq-style tactics.
Clinton’s two-day visit came amid a backdrop of persistent violence from the Al-Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf group in the volatile south of the country, where US Special Forces advisers are helping to train and equip Filipino soldiers.
Cheered by an estimated 2,000 students, who waved both the US and Philippines flags, Clinton visited a school in a Manila suburb that was badly flooded and received books and other supplies from the US government.
Hillary Clinton pledges strong alliance with Philippines was first posted on November 12, 2009 at 7:55 pm.
Prime Minister arrives in Gilgit-Baltistan
Prime Minister of Pakistan arrives in Gilgit-Baltistan, ISLAMABAD Pakistan : Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has arrived in Gilgit Baltistan on Tuesday on a two-day visit where he will announce the development package for the area people.
The prime minister will meet notables of the area and discuss with them importance of ‘Gilgit Baltistan Empowerment and Self Governance Order 2009′ announced by him.
He is also expected to make financial announcements for Gilgit Baltistan during his visit.
Prime Minister arrives in Gilgit-Baltistan was first posted on September 29, 2009 at 1:03 pm.
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