Recognising Israel to follow birth of Palestinian state, says Musharraf

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ISLAMABAD: President Pervez Musharraf has said that Pakistan will not recognise Israel and establish trade links with it until an independent state of Palestine does not come into existence.

He said this while talking to American Jewish Congress (AJC) Chairman Jack Rosen who called on him on Friday.

Jack Rosen told the president he had visited quake stricken areas and was saddened by the massive devastation caused by the quake.

He informed the president that the AJC was raising funds to help quake victims. The president thanked Mr Rosen and said Pakistan needed billions of dollars for reconstruction and rehabilitation of quake victims.

Pakistan was not opposed to Israel, he said adding “we want lasting peace and stability in the Middle East. Israel should evacuate other occupied territories and help establish an independent Palestine..”

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2005%5C11%5C12%5Cstory_12-11-2005_pg1_2

Play spot the typo with this one :)