Posted on 01/10/2007 9:37:00 AM PST by NormsRevenge
BEIJING - Iran's nuclear program will be a main topic of discussion when Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert meets China's leaders, an Israeli official said Wednesday.
Olmert, scheduled to meet Chinese President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao during his three-day visit, will talk about the importance of U.N.-imposed sanctions on Iran, said a member of his delegation.
"He will surely talk about how Israel is concerned by Iranians becoming a nuclear state and what are the consequences that can take place if the Iranians will hold a nuclear bomb or weapon," said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, as the person wasn't authorized to speak to the media. "It will be high on the agenda."
China, a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council, has strong trade ties with Iran and has been leery about imposing punitive measures.
But it supported the U.N. resolution that orders all countries to stop supplying Iran with materials and technology that could contribute to its nuclear and missile programs. The resolution also freezes Iranian assets of 10 key companies and 12 individuals related to those programs.
The security council has warned that it will adopt further nonmilitary sanctions if Iran continues to refuse to suspend uranium enrichment, a process that produces the material for either nuclear reactors or bombs.
Iran denies that it seeks to build atomic weapons, saying its nuclear program is limited to generating electricity.
Israel's considers Iran one of its most serious threats, fears fueled by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's repeated calls to wipe the Jewish state off the map. Olmert has not ruled out a military strike against Tehran's nuclear program, but has said he hopes diplomatic means will work in keeping Iran from becoming a nuclear power.
Olmert's trip marks the 15-year anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel and China, whose good relations have been marred by occasional political and trade tensions.
Both sides have emphasized that the visit is aimed at fostering a deeper friendship and strengthening economic and trade ties.
China is now Israel's third-largest trading partner, following the United States and Germany. According to the federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce, Israeli exports to China jumped 31 percent to $740 million in the first 11 months of last year, when compared to the same period the previous year.
In this photo released by Israeli Government Press Office, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is seen during a visit to a dairy farm near Beijing Tuesday Jan. 9, 2007. Olmert arrived in China on Tuesday for a visit aimed at boosting economic, technological and military ties. (AP Photo/GPO, Avi Ohayon, HO)
In this photo released by Israeli Government Press Office, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is seen during a visit in a dairy farm near Beijing, China Tuesday Jan. 9, 2007. Olmert arrived in China on Tuesday for a visit aimed at boosting economic, technological and military ties. (AP Photo/GPO, Avi Ohayon, HO)
Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert visits the Great Wall of China in Badaling, on the outskirts of Beijing January 10, 2007 in this picture released by the Israeli Government Press Office (GPO). Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert will ask China on Wednesday to press for sanctions against Iran if it flouts a U.N. Security Council resolution curbing trade in nuclear materials that could be used for bombs. ISRAEL OUT REUTERS/Avi Ohayon/GPO/Handout (CHINA)
Ummmh... This picture is really hard to caption.
In this handout made available by the Israeli Government Press Office, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert looks at a replica of the Olympic stadium to be constructed in Beijing for the 2008 Olympic Games. Olmert kicked off a three-day visit to Beijing, where he will hold talks with China's leaders focusing mainly on Iran's nuclear programme and bilateral trade.(AFP/HO/Avi Ohayon)
Being from a farm and dairy background as a kid, been there, done that.
It may be the first time he has ever milked a cow, not sure if he worked on a kibbutz or not.
So the Chicoms are starting to become a little nervous ah. Gotta get ready for work. But couldn't pass on this one.
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (L) and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao attend a ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing January 10, 2007. REUTERS/Elizabeth Dalziel/Pool (CHINA)
bird's nest?
This should make Iran very nervous. IMO, if and when the Iraelis turn part of Iran into a glass skating rink, they will have crossed their t's and dotted their i's. The Iranians should be thinking about hanging that organ-grinder monkey in their own best interests.
How about: "I really need John Kerry in his baby blue spacesuit to help me with this".
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Thought you'd like the pics in post 2 and 3
LOL! Check out Bessie's leg in Post #2. Looks like she's on House Arrest with her ankle bracelet. ;)
Maybe it's a dairy prison for wayward cows.
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