Casuals all the way

AGRA, JULY 15. The Vajpayee-Musharraf summit was held in a `casual' atmosphere, at least in terms of the attires of the two delegations, especially that worn by the Pakistan President.

``Since it is being treated as a `retreat', the leaders are in casuals'', a PMO official said.

It came as a surprise when the Pakistani President, Gen. Pervez Musharraf, stepped out of his limousine in an open-necked cream coloured shirt and black trousers to be received by Prime Minister, Mr. Atal Behari Vajpayee, clad in a dhoti, kurta and sleeveless jacket.

The General, who arrived yesterday wearing a Sherwani, changed to suits during the course of the day, looked the most casual of them all as he clasped Mr. Vajpayee's hand, his face breaking into a smile.

While Gen. Musharraf and Mr. Vajpayee shook hands twice, the Pakistan Foreign Minister, Mr. Abdul Sattar, hugged the Home Minister, L. K. Advani, in another show of warmth.

While Mr. Advani, the External Affairs Minister, Mr. Jaswant Singh, and the Finance Minister, Mr. Yashwant Sinha, were in usual working clothes, the Commerce Minister, Mr. Murasoli Maran, was in a safari suit.

- UNI

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