Identifier
Created
Classification
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07ISLAMABAD4968
2007-11-21 15:14:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Islamabad
Cable title:
MUSHARRAF'S MEETING WITH JORDAN'S KING ABDALLAH
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C O N F I D E N T I A L ISLAMABAD 004968
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/15/2017
TAGS: PGOV PK
SUBJECT: MUSHARRAF'S MEETING WITH JORDAN'S KING ABDALLAH
Classified By: Polcouns Candace Putnam, Reasons 1.4 (b),(d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L ISLAMABAD 004968
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SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/15/2017
TAGS: PGOV PK
SUBJECT: MUSHARRAF'S MEETING WITH JORDAN'S KING ABDALLAH
Classified By: Polcouns Candace Putnam, Reasons 1.4 (b),(d)
1. (C) During a November 1 meeting between King Abdallah II
of Jordan and President Musharraf in Islamabad, the two heads
of state focused their brief discussion primarily on trade
issues and the situation in the Middle East. The visit to
Pakistan by King Abdallah was the third stop on a tour that
also included visits to Bahrain and China. According to the
Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the one-on-one talks
were "optimistic" and "consultative" in nature, however, no
substantive decisions were made. King Abdallah called for the
acceleration of efforts to sign a trade deal with Pakistan,
but the two countries are still in the process of determining
what commodities will be discussed. President Musharraf and
King Abdallah spoke generally about the situation in the West
Bank/Gaza and Iraq. President Musharraf was particularly
concerned about continuing attacks on religious sites and
shrines in Iraq. The two also discussed ways to expand
relations in the fields of trade, investment, science, and
culture. King Abdallah expressed support for Pakistan's
counterterrorism efforts and the need to use one voice in
dealing with G-8 countries. Finally, the two leaders agreed
that the standoff with Iran could only be resolved through
diplomacy and dialogue.
PATTERSON
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/15/2017
TAGS: PGOV PK
SUBJECT: MUSHARRAF'S MEETING WITH JORDAN'S KING ABDALLAH
Classified By: Polcouns Candace Putnam, Reasons 1.4 (b),(d)
1. (C) During a November 1 meeting between King Abdallah II
of Jordan and President Musharraf in Islamabad, the two heads
of state focused their brief discussion primarily on trade
issues and the situation in the Middle East. The visit to
Pakistan by King Abdallah was the third stop on a tour that
also included visits to Bahrain and China. According to the
Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the one-on-one talks
were "optimistic" and "consultative" in nature, however, no
substantive decisions were made. King Abdallah called for the
acceleration of efforts to sign a trade deal with Pakistan,
but the two countries are still in the process of determining
what commodities will be discussed. President Musharraf and
King Abdallah spoke generally about the situation in the West
Bank/Gaza and Iraq. President Musharraf was particularly
concerned about continuing attacks on religious sites and
shrines in Iraq. The two also discussed ways to expand
relations in the fields of trade, investment, science, and
culture. King Abdallah expressed support for Pakistan's
counterterrorism efforts and the need to use one voice in
dealing with G-8 countries. Finally, the two leaders agreed
that the standoff with Iran could only be resolved through
diplomacy and dialogue.
PATTERSON