German diplomatic delegation in Cairo on Thursday

Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa is to receive on Thursday Michael Steiner, the political advisor of German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, who is to arrive in Cairo on the same day.

The discussions will focus on political issues of joint concern topped by the peace process, the latest developments in the Middle East as well as the Barcelona operation for Euro- Mediterranean cooperation. They will also discuss topics related to the Egyptian- European partnership.

These talks will also tackle the bilateral relations and means of developing them in view of the distinguished relations between Egypt and Germany.