Javier Solana, the European Union's top diplomat, welcomed on Thursday the latest developments in Pakistan.
"This is a step in the right direction that will help Pakistan to return to the path of democracy," he said in a statement, referring to the fact that Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf was sworn in for a new term as President of Pakistan Thursday, one day after stepping down as Chief of Staff of the Army.
"It is now important to hold parliamentary elections, as scheduled, in January," the statement said, adding that the early lifting of the state of emergency and restoration of the constitution "will be crucial to ensure free and fair elections."
Solana reconfirmed his support for Pakistan, describing the Asian country as "a country which is an important partner of the European Union in many fields, including in the fight against terrorism."
Source: Xinhua
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