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To: IQBAL LATIF who wrote (44221)	6/19/2003 7:31:59 PM
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Israel lauds Musharraf's statement- <<and a sea change of attitude from the parties concerned.. this is the direct benefit of fall of rejectionists of Baghdad.>> By Zia Iqbal Shahid BRUSSELS: A senior representative of the Israeli administration has lauded the views expressed by President Pervez Musharraf, in his exclusive interview to the Geo TV Channel, on the question of according recognition to Israel by the government of Pakistan. One of the senior most Israeli diplomats, Israeli Ambassador accredited to EU and also covering the NATO, Oded Eran told The News that the statement of President Pervez Musharraf on taking the issue of recognition of Israel seriously in the changed circumstances is applauded as 'positive' by the Israeli government. "We have seen the statement of President Musharraf on the issue of recognition of Israel by Pakistan. It is a positive statement and we hope that it will not prove to be a statement of political expediency and his views will be translated into action by the establishing diplomatic relations between Israel and Pakistan", Israeli Ambassador to the EU stated in Brussels. In his exclusive interview to the Geo TV channel on the eve of his departure to four western nation's marathon visit President Musharraf responded to a question on Israeli recognition by Pakistan. He said in view of the changing international scenario Pakistan has to consider whether its Israel policy needs review or not. "This issue be taken up seriously and not on emotional grounds. Islamabad would also consult Islamic countries with regard to any relations with Israel," President Musharraf opined in the same interview. Commenting on President Musharraf's interview to the Geo, Israeli Ambassador said Israel finds no hurdle in developing diplomatic relations with Pakistan. Israel will react positively to any such gesture made by the government of Pakistan. Ambassador Oded Eran said this was a standing proposal from Israel that all Islamic countries including Pakistan should accord diplomatic recognition to Israel. Adhering to his previous stance of pursuing even handed approach towards India and Pakistan if Pakistan recognizes Israel, the Israeli Ambassador to EU said formal contact between Tel Aviv and Islamabad would only be possible when Israel receives positive gestures indicating Pakistani willingness to accord recognition to Israel. The Ambassador pleaded that such recognition will be in the best interest of both Pakistan and Israel. "We appreciate President of Pakistan's understanding of taking this issue seriously", the Israeli Ambassador concluded.

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