Mubarak: Karabakh conflict resolution to bring about stability to Central Asia

April 16, 2007 - 15:51 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak met with his visiting Armenian counterpart Robert Kocharian Saturday to probe the developments in the Middle East and Central Asia, a senior Egyptian official said.



Mubarak and Kocharian discussed the Iranian nuclear file, situation in Iraq and the Gulf, Presidential spokesman Suleiman Awwad said. Armenia, which shares its southern borders with Iran, was particularly interested in Tehran's nuclear file, he added.



Turning to the situation in Central Asia, the two leaders focused on the conflict over Nagorno Karabakh and Mubarak called for a peaceful settlement for the dispute to bring about stability to Central Asia, Awwad added.



In addition, the two presidents discussed means to promote bilateral cooperation, especially in fields of trade exchange and joint investments. Egypt and Armenia are expected to sign a number of agreements and cooperation protocols in various sectors, the spokesman said.



Kocharian, who arrived here earlier in the day, is on a three-day visit to Egypt, during which he will also meet with Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa on regional issues, including efforts to make a breakthrough in the stalled Mideast peace process, Middle East News Agency reports.
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