Sharon, Musharraf meet

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon met Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf on the sidelines of the United Nations summit on Wednesday, Israeli television said. Channel Two said the two leaders, whose countries have noformal ties, exchanged pleasantries in a corridor of the U.N. building. Later, the two shook hands at a reception. A spokesman for Sharon said. 8216;8216;Musharraf introduced his wife to Sharon and he said, 8216;Nice to meet you8217;.8217;8217;

The spokesman however said there was no discussion of diplomatic issues at the reception held at the United Nations for international leaders attending the summit. 8212;REUTERS