Musharraf greeted by Peres

Published October 9, 2007

JERUSALEM, Oct 8: Israeli President Shimon Peres on Monday congratulated Pervez Musharraf on his victory in the presidential election.

“Although we do not have formal relations, I would like to convey my best wishes on your election as president of Pakistan for a second term,” Peres wrote in a letter made public on Monday.

“You have shown responsibility and strength in preventing the spread of violence and terrorism on many occasions and I carry in my heart your support for peace in the Middle East which I heard directly from you.”

Israel and Pakistan have no official relations.—AFP

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