The visit of the Pakistani Parliamentarians is significant in that it is the first time such a highranking legislative group from Pakistan has visited the United States. and it marks yet another step in the continuous process of confirming and expanding the already close relations between our countries. This relationship dates back to the founding of Pakistan on August 14. 1947. following the partition of British India. At that time Pakistan was faced with enormous difficultiesthousands of refugees. a disorganized defense establishment. an insignificant industrial capacity. and an outmoded agricultural system. Since 1947. however. Pakistan has made tremendous progress. It has absorbed the refugees and developed a modem defense force. Industrial growth has skyrocketed. and Pakistan hopes to become selfsufficient in food production by 1970. Much of this progress has been accomplished under the direction of its President.
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