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Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif Addresses Future of U.S. Ties

Date: Friday, October 23, 2015 / Time: 6:00am - 7:00am 

Center: Asia Center

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The Prime Minister of Pakistan, His Excellency Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, reflected on developments in his country and the broader region and assessed the future of relations with the United States in an address, during his official visit to Washington, D.C. His address took place at the U.S. Institute of Peace on Friday, October 23 at 10:00am.

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Speakers:

His Excellency Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Speaker
Prime Minister, Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Nancy Lindborg, Welcoming Remarks
President, United States Institute of Peace

Stephen J. Hadley,
Chairman, Board of Directors, United States Institute of Peace

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