March 18, 2000

Statement of the Afghanistan Foundation
On the President’s Visit to the Asian Subcontinent
The Afghanistan Foundation welcomes President Clinton’s long overdue visit to the Asian Subcontinent and expresses its best wishes for his success in dealing with the region’s difficult security and economic problems. However, the Foundation

Afghanistan Foundation Criticizes Omission of Afghanistan
From President Clinton’s Agenda on His South Asian Trip
The Afghanistan Foundation has issued a statement strongly criticizing the omission of Afghanistan from President Clinton’s agenda during his visit to South Asia.

Key points of Albright's address on Iran
Saturday, March 18 1:37 AM SGT
WASHINGTON, March 17 (AFP) - The following are key excerpts of US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright's address here Friday, announcing an easing of US sanctions on Iran:

CLINTON EAGER TO PLAY PEACEMAKER IN S. ASIA
INDIA-PAKISTAN TIES MAIN FOCUS OF WEEKLONG VISIT
By Naftali Bendavid Washington Bureau March 18, 2000 Chicago
WASHINGTON -- The entryway to the Oval Office is covered with posters showcasing President Clinton's role as world peacemaker, including mementos of his efforts in Northern Ireland and a salute to slain Israeli leader Yitzhak Rabin.