Communicated by Foreign
Ministry Spokesman
Jerusalem, 18 January 1999
FM Sharon sends Id el-Fitr Congratulations
to King Hussein and Arab Foreign Ministers
Foreign Minister Ariel Sharon today (Monday) 18.1.99 sent letters of congratulations to King Hussein and Crown Prince Hassan to mark Id el-Fitr. Sharon wrote that he is pleased about King Hussein's recovery and return to Jordan, and noted, "Your presence and inspiration are in great need today to strengthen the cooperation between our countries and expand the peace process to the benefit of all of the people in our region."
In addition, Minister Sharon sent congratulation messages to the foreign ministers of Arab states that maintain relations with Israel as well as the Palestinian Authority.