Dick Cheney due in Capital

WASHINGTON—U.S. Vice President Robert B. Cheney will visit Pakistan, Afghanistan, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, during the week of December 18, says a US official announcement Friday evening.
During his stop over in Pakistan, he will also meet President General Pervez Musharraf. The annoucement said President Bush has asked Vice President Cheney to stop in Pakistan “to assess ongoing US relief and reconstruction efforts in the wake of October’s devastating earthquake.” The announcement by the Office of the US Vice President said: “The Vice President will travel during the week of December 18 to Afghanistan, Pakistan, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.” “On December 19, the Vice President will represent the United States at the opening session of Afghanistan’s new, democratically-elected parliament. In addition, he will meet with President Karzai and visit U.S. troops to thank them for their service and deliver holiday greetings.” “While in the region, President Bush has asked the Vice President to stop in Pakistan as well to assess ongoing U.S. relief and reconstruction efforts in the wake of October’s devastating earthquake.—Online