Musharraf criticises Western stance on Olympics

Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf has criticised attempts by Western politicians and media to politicise the Olympics during a visit to Beijing to meet Chinese officials.

Musharraf criticises Western stance on Olympics

Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf has criticised attempts by Western politicians and media to politicise the Olympics during a visit to Beijing to meet Chinese officials.

The China Daily newspaper said Mr Musharraf blasted criticism by the West of China’s policy in Tibet and its human rights record.

Mr Musharraf said that “you cannot superimpose the human rights and democracy environment of a western country onto other countries”.

Mr Musharraf also said he is happy to work closely with China on combating terrorism.

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