Egyptian PM receives Shoura Chief

Cairo, November 04, SPA -- Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Mohamed Nazif today
reiterated the important roles of the leaderships of Saudi Arabia under the
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Egypt
under President Hosni Mubarak to bring about peace, stability and security in the
Arab region, particularly in the domain of the region's current conditions and
crises.

He commended the tireless efforts of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and his
wise vision aimed at Arab unity and defusing the conflict between Arabs, and
praised the historical attitudes of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in the
framework of bridging the gap in the Arab region.

In a meeting held here this morning with Dr. Abdullah bin Ibrahim AL Sheikh, the
Chairman of the Shoura (Consultative) Council, Nazif drew attention to the visit of
the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to Syria which had a profound impact in
advancing Arab-Arab relations to levels that serve the Arab peoples and to achieve
greater stability, security and peace for the region.

In the meeting, which was also attended by Saudi Ambassador to Egypt Hisham Nazir,
the Egyptian Prime Minister stressed that such wise policies adopted by the Kingdom
find all respect and support of President Mohamed Hosni Mubarak, in view of the
two countries status and importance as central pillars in achieving stability and
peace in the Arab world, noting the level of relations and the strong brotherly
relations that tie up the Kingdom and Egypt following the recent visit by Prince
Naif bin Abdulaziz, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior to the Arab
Republic of Egypt.
On his part, Dr Abdullah Ibrahim Al Al Sheikh lauded the deep-rooted and strong
relations being enjoyed by Saudi Arabia and Egypt. "These relations extend through
history since the King Abdulaziz Era - the Founder of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
until the current wise reign of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King
Abdullah bin Abdulaziz".

The purpose of this visit, the Shoura Chief said, is to further enhance relations
with the neighboring Arab countries, particularly Egypt for its important role in
the regional and international arenas.

As regards the recent visit of Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz to Egypt, Dr Al Al Sheikh
said it resulted in inking a number of agreements in spheres of Science,
researches, technology, industry and security. "The agreements will contribute in
the advancement and development of the two peoples".

--SPA