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Last update - 16:29 06/04/2008 Tycoon Gaydamak to resign as consultant to Angolan president By Lily Galili, Haaretz Correspondent Tags: Gaydamak, Israel, Angola Business mogul Arcady Gaydamak on Sunday notified the president of Angola that he will step down from his position as the state's special consultant and will return the diplomatic passport issued to him within two months. The decision comes in the wake of Gaydamak's growing political aspirations in Israel. Gaydamak's diplomatic role in recent years has involved advancing Angola's interests in Moscow. Advertisement His close associates insist that his work has never included arms sales. In light of his political party's increased activity and his own bid for Jerusalem's mayorship, there was growing concern that Gaydamak's possession of a diplomatic passport and his representation of Angola's interests could create legal and ethical obstacles for the billionaire businessman. Related articles: Billionaire and Netanyahu-ally Gaydamak to start his own party Billionaire Gaydamak says he'll run for mayor of Jerusalem Money broadcasts Bookmark to del.icio.us   Pot shots Hamas says Gazan rockets are not aimed at Israeli women and children. I'll be watching you Hezbollah says it will monitor Israel's civil defense drill closely.

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