Armitage quits as deputy

‘‘He came in with the Secretary and is leaving with him,’’ said the official, who asked not to be identified.

Armitage was respected among diplomats and lawmakers for his candour. He was always expected to leave at the same time as Powell because of his fierce loyalty to him.

• Powell was a great friend of Pakistan. Under his watch, Pakistan-US relationship saw higher level cooperation and understanding,”
—Pak Foreign office spokesman Masood Khan

• A unique figure who had made the transition from being a great soldier to being a great statesman and diplomat.
—British foreign secretary Jack Straw