Israel Television’s radio monitor reported Monday night that Zaire President Mobutu Sese Seko said in an interview on Radio Kinshasa that he was determined to restore diplomatic relations with Israel. He was quoted as saying that Zaire was an independent country and would not give in to pressure or dictates against any decision he might take to resume relations with Israel.
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