Uzbek President Islam Karimov began a visit to Israel to promote trade between the two countries. During his visit, Karimov is expected to sign deals on trade matters, attend a business seminar and visit factories. Israeli leaders have welcomed Karimov’s tough stance on Islamic fundamentalism.
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