Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak arrived on an official visit in the Russian capital on Thursday to discuss the situation in the Middle East, Iraq and strengthen bilateral relations.
In an interview with Itar-Tass on Wednesday, the Egyptian leader described ties with Russia and his personal contacts with the latter's president as “very good.” “I will be happy to meet with President Putin,” the Egyptian head of state said. “
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