Mr. L. K. Advani, India’s Home Minister, arrived inWashington, DC, on January 8, 2002 for a short visit. The official purpose ofthe visit was to meet with the U.S. Attorney General, Mr. John Ashcroft, but inreality his most important meetings were with President George Bush and theNational Security Advisor, Dr. Condoleeza Rice. He also met with Gen. ColinPowell, and other officials from the State, Defense and Energy Departments. Mr.Kamal Pande, home secretary and Mr. K. P. Singh, the head of internal securityagency (IB), accompanied Mr. Advani.