Israel–Pakistan relations

The governments of Pakistan and Israel do not officially have relations with each other. In 2003, President Pervez Musharraf raised the issue of possible diplomatic relations with Israel, [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/3040632.stm Musharraf opens debate on Israel relations - BBC news] ] and in 2005 the foreign ministers of the two countries held talks for the first time. [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4203788.stm Pakistan-Israel in landmark talks - BBC News, September 2005] ] However, following the meeting Musharraf said Pakistan will not recognise the state of Israel until an independent Palestinian state is established, [ [http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200509/02/eng20050902_206013.html Musharraf says Pakistan not to recognize Israel - People's Daily Online] ] - although, according to Musharraf, Pakistan will eventually recognise Israel. [ [http://www.ynetnews.com/Ext/Comp/ArticleLayout/CdaArticlePrintPreview/1,2506,L-3308668,00.html Musharraf: Pakistan will eventually recognize Israel] ]

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