Pope Shenouda III asks Copts in US to cordially welcome Mubarak

Head of the Coptic Church Pope Shenouda III has asked the Copts of Egypt living in the US to give a cordial welcome to President Hosni Mubarak, who has arrived in the US on a week-long visit.

The President of Egypt has come for important talks with the US President, "I would like you to welcome President Hosni Mubarak cordially in a manner fit for the President of our country, Egypt," he said in an open message.

"Mubarak is doing his utmost for peace in his country and I have personally felt his sincere feelings towards the Copts," he added.