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Commonwealth Secretariat press release

Commonwealth Secretary-General Responds to Developments in Pakistan

15 August 2001

Commonwealth Secretary-General Don McKinnon responded today to President Musharraf's announcement of a 'roadmap' for democracy:

"I have seen the summary of President Musharraf's announcement on 14 August on the 'roadmap' for the restoration of democracy in Pakistan and regard this development as a step in the right direction.

"I am looking forward to discussing various elements in the timetable, when I meet President Musharraf during my visit to Pakistan on 23 August, in order to gain a fuller picture of the measures which are contemplated.

"CMAG Ministers will consider these latest developments in Pakistan when they next meet in early September."

Note to Editors:
Pakistan was suspended from the councils of the Commonwealth following the overthrow of its democratically elected Government on 12 October 1999. The situation in Pakistan has been closely monitored by the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group on the Harare Declaration (CMAG).
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