Sarkozy: I'm Israel's friend

French President Nicolas Sarkozy proclaimed his friendship for the Zionist regime at the start of a three-day visit on Sunday.

"I have always been Israel's friend," Sarkozy said upon arrival at Ben Gurion airport outside Tel Aviv.

The visit is the first to Israel by a French president in almost 12 years.

"I am more convinced than ever that the security of Israel will only be truly guaranteed with the birth of a second state, a Palestinian state," said Sarkozy, whose visit will also take him to the occupied West Bank.

Olmert said Sarkozy's visit was proof of the French president's support for the Israel.

"In all our talks I have found in you deep understanding for Israel's security needs and the challenges it has to face," said Olmert.

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